Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
platyclados
ID:
452980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 22: 313 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452312

Common Names

  • Platyclados Muehlenbeckia
  • Muehlenbeckia platyclados
  • Muehlenbeckia flower

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Synonyms

  • Polygonum platycladum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Sarcogonum platycladum (F.Muell.) Voss [unknown]
  • Calacinum platycladum J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Muehlenbeckia platyclados (also called Broad-leaved Muehlenbeckia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in coastal scrub, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Muehlenbeckia platyclados is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used to treat skin conditions and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muehlenbeckia platyclados is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muehlenbeckia platyclados is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers a sunny spot and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Muehlenbeckia platyclados

Muehlenbeckia platyclados is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales and Queensland.

Muehlenbeckia platyclados FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muehlenbeckia platyclados?

Muehlenbeckia platyclados

What is the common name of Muehlenbeckia platyclados?

Muehlenbeckia platyclados

What is the natural habitat of Muehlenbeckia platyclados?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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 kew-2508842: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.