Muellera lutea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.R.Johnst.) M.J.Silva & A.M.G.Azevedo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon61: 103 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332657
Common Names
- Muellera Lutea
- Lutea Muellera
- Lutea Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muellera lutea (also called 'Lutea Muellera', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a creeping, branching stem. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pink to purple in color. It grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Muellera lutea is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Muellera lutea is a small, yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Muellera lutea is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Muellera lutea
Muellera lutea is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Muellera lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muellera lutea?
Muellera lutea
What are the common names of Muellera lutea?
Yellow Muellera, Yellow Muellera Daisy
Where is Muellera lutea native to?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Muellera genus
Muellera nitens, Muellera leptobotrys, Muellera fernandesii, Muellera fluvialis, Muellera denudata, Muellera filipes, Muellera graciliflora, Muellera grazielae, Muellera laticifera, Muellera longiunguiculata, Muellera montana, Muellera obtusa, Muellera torrensis, Muellera tozziana, Muellera variabilis, Muellera virgilioides, Muellera amazonica, Muellera broadwayi, Muellera burkartii, Muellera chocoensis, Muellera crucisrubierae, Muellera unifoliolata, Muellera campestris, Muellera fendleri, Muellera lutea, Muellera lutescens, Muellera monilis, Muellera nudiflorens, Muellera sanctae-marthae, Muellera sericea, Muellera tubicalyx, Muellera fragiliflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
John Robert Johnston (1880-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Marcos José da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118400-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Muellera lutea (J.R.Johnst.) M.J.Silva & A.M.G.Azevedo: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.