Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
leptorhiza
ID:
453451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 27(II): 356 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452783

Common Names

  • Muraltia leptorhiza
  • Leptorhiza Muraltia
  • Leptorhiza Mountain-Pink

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Synonyms

  • Muraltia sulcata Harv. [unknown]
  • Heistera leptorhiza Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Muraltia leptorhiza (also called Slender-rooted Muraltia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as wetlands, streams, and rivers. It has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center, and thin, linear leaves with a lanceolate shape and a slender root system.

Uses & Benefits

Muraltia leptorhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects to help stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muraltia leptorhiza has small, white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muraltia leptorhiza is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Muraltia leptorhiza

Muraltia leptorhiza is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Muraltia leptorhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muraltia leptorhiza?

Muraltia leptorhiza

What is the common name of Muraltia leptorhiza?

Slender-rooted Muraltia

Where is Muraltia leptorhiza found?

Muraltia leptorhiza is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Species in the Muraltia genus

Muraltia langebergensis, Muraltia lancifolia, Muraltia ericifolia, Muraltia leptorhiza, Muraltia spinosa, Muraltia acerosa, Muraltia acicularis, Muraltia acipetala, Muraltia aciphylla, Muraltia alba, Muraltia alopecuroides, Muraltia alticola, Muraltia angulosa, Muraltia angustiflora, Muraltia arachnoidea, Muraltia aspalatha, Muraltia aspalathoides, Muraltia asparagifolia, Muraltia barkerae, Muraltia bolusii, Muraltia brachyceras, Muraltia brachypetala, Muraltia striata, Muraltia caledonensis, Muraltia calycina, Muraltia capensis, Muraltia carnosa, Muraltia chamaepitys, Muraltia ciliaris, Muraltia cliffortiifolia, Muraltia collina, Muraltia commutata, Muraltia comptonii, Muraltia concava, Muraltia crassifolia, Muraltia curvipetala, Muraltia cuspifolia, Muraltia cyclolopha, Muraltia decipiens, Muraltia demissa, Muraltia depressa, Muraltia diabolica, Muraltia dispersa, Muraltia divaricata, Muraltia dumosa, Muraltia elsieae, Muraltia empetroides, Muraltia empleuridioides, Muraltia ericaefolia, Muraltia ericoides,

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,