Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
378568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Barlow

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 87: 55 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377900



Common Names

  • Muellerina myrtifolia
  • Myrtle Muellerina
  • Myrtle Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus myrtifolius A.Cunn. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Tupeia myrtifolia (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Chalon [unknown]
  • Phrygilanthus myrtifolius Eichler [unknown]
  • Furcilla myrtifolia Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Muellerina myrtifolia (also called Myrtle 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 myrtifolia 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 myrtifolia 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 myrtifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Muellerina myrtifolia

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

Muellerina myrtifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muellerina myrtifolia?

Muellerina myrtifolia

What is the common name of Muellerina myrtifolia?

Myrtle-leaved Muellerina

What is the natural habitat of Muellerina myrtifolia?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:550556-1: Based on the initial data import