Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tamnifolia
ID:
452990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452322

Common Names

  • Tamnifolia Muehlenbeckia
  • Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia
  • Muehlenbeckia flower

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Synonyms

  • Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia oligobotrys H.Gross [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia laxiflora Meisn. [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia tenuifolia H.Gross [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia humboldtii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum tamnifolium Kunth [unknown]
  • Sarcogonum tamnifolium Rusby [unknown]
  • Calacinum tamnifolium J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia hartwegii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia leptobotrys Meisn. [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia peruviana Meisn. [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia stuebelii Lindau [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia peruviana cuspidata Standl. ex J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia benthamii Endl. [unknown]
  • Polygonum flexuosum Benth. [unknown]
  • Polygonum quadrangulatum M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Polygonum dombeyanum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polygonum leptobotrys Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polygonum tamnifolium xerocarpum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia (also called Tamnifolia 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 tamnifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia var. quadrangulata (Endl.) Meisn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia 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 tamnifolia

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

Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia?

Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia

What is the common name of Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia?

Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia

What is the natural habitat of Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia?

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,

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