Muehlenbeckia nummularia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nummularia
ID:
1101753
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Gross
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 346 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101091
Common Names
- Coinleaf Muehlenbeckia
- Coinleaf Muehlenbeckia Plant
- Coinleaf Muehlenbeckia Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muehlenbeckia nummularia (also called Nummular Muehlenbeckia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Zealand. It has a basal rosette of small, round 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 nummularia 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 nummularia 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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Muehlenbeckia nummularia 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 nummularia
Muehlenbeckia nummularia is native to Australia and can be found in the eastern and western parts of the country.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26001021: Based on the initial data import
Hugo Gross (1888-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Gross' in the authors string.