Muellera tubicalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pittier ex Poppend.) M.J.Silva & A.M.G.Azevedo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon61: 104 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332664
Common Names
- Muellera Tubicalyx
- Tubicalyx Muellera
- Tubicalyx Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muellera tubicalyx (also called 'Tube-calyx Muellera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It grows to a height of up to 0.2 m and has oblong-lanceolate leaves with a hairy surface. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Muellera tubicalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Muellera tubicalyx 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Muellera tubicalyx 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 tubicalyx
Muellera tubicalyx is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.
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
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' 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.
Hans-Helmut Poppendieck (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poppend.' 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:77118410-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Muellera tubicalyx (Pittier ex Poppend.) M.J.Silva & A.M.G.Azevedo: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.