Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandbyge
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 38: 27 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101746
Common Names
- Muehlenbeckia andina
- Andina Muehlenbeckia
- Andin Muehlenbeckia
Description
Muehlenbeckia andina (also called Andean Wirevine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and its stems are erect, up to 1 m tall. It is found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Muehlenbeckia andina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and indigestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Muehlenbeckia andina is small and yellow, with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Muehlenbeckia andina is a hardy perennial plant which can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Muehlenbeckia andina
Muehlenbeckia andina can be found in South America.
Species in the Muehlenbeckia genus
Muehlenbeckia platyclados,
Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia,
Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia,
Muehlenbeckia hastulata,
Muehlenbeckia complexa,
Muehlenbeckia volcanica,
Muehlenbeckia australis,
Muehlenbeckia fruticulosa,
Muehlenbeckia nummularia,
Muehlenbeckia tiliifolia,
Muehlenbeckia andina,
Muehlenbeckia urubambensis,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,