Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
sagittifolia
ID:
453000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ortega) Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Pl. Vasc. Gen. 1: 227 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452332

Common Names

  • Sagittifolia Muehlenbeckia
  • Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia
  • Muehlenbeckia flower

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Synonyms

  • Uvifera dioeca Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polygonum sagittifolia (Ortega) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sarcogonum sagittifolium Samp. [unknown]
  • Calacinum sagittifolium (Ortega) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Coccoloba dioica Steud. [unknown]
  • Coccoloba sagittata Poir. [unknown]
  • Coccoloba sagittifolia Ortega [unknown]
  • Menispermum sagittatum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acetosaefolium Vent. [unknown]
  • Karkinetron hastatum Raf. [unknown]

Description

Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia (also called Arrow-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 sagittifolia 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

Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia has small, star-shaped, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia 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 sagittifolia

Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia is native to New Zealand and can be found in open forests, scrub, and coastal areas.

Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia?

Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia

What is the common name of Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia?

Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia

What is the natural habitat of Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia?

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-2508868: Based on the initial data import
Casimiro Gómez Ortega (1741-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortega' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.