Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
flexialabastra
ID:
378567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Downey & C.A.Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17: 444 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377899



Common Names

  • Muellerina flexialabastra
  • Flexible Muellerina
  • Flexible Daisy Bush


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Description

Muellerina flexialabastra (also called Slender Water-milfoil, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Australia, and is found in shallow water bodies such as swamps, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Muellerina flexialabastra is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muellerina flexialabastra is a small, white, star-shaped head. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular nut. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muellerina flexialabastra is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soils and full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Muellerina flexialabastra

Muellerina flexialabastra is native to Australia, and can be found in wetter areas of the continent.

Muellerina flexialabastra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muellerina flexialabastra?

Muellerina flexialabastra

What is the common name of Muellerina flexialabastra?

Flexible Muellerina

What is the natural habitat of Muellerina flexialabastra?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

Paul O. Downey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downey' in the authors string.
Carol A. Wilson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Wilson' in the authors string.