Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
fruticulosa
ID:
1101751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walp.) Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 13(2): 453. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101089

Common Names

  • Fruticulose Muehlenbeckia
  • Fruticulose Muehlenbeckia Plant
  • Fruticulose Muehlenbeckia Flower

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Description

Muehlenbeckia fruticulosa (also called Fruticulose Muehlenbeckia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Zealand. It has a basal rosette of small, oval leaves and a tall, erect stem with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, grassy areas, such as riverbanks, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Muehlenbeckia fruticulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. The plant has a high tolerance for salt, making it suitable for planting in coastal areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muehlenbeckia fruticulosa is a small, white flower with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muehlenbeckia fruticulosa is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Muehlenbeckia fruticulosa

Muehlenbeckia fruticulosa is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern and western parts of the country.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26001014: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.