Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
volcanica
ID:
453041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. , Suppl. 4(2): 51 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452373

Common Names

  • Volcanica Muehlenbeckia
  • Muehlenbeckia volcanica
  • Muehlenbeckia flower

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Synonyms

  • Polygonum volcanicum Benth. [unknown]
  • Calacinum volcanicum (Benth.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia vulcanica Meisn. [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia rupestris Wedd. [unknown]
  • Sarcogonum volcanicum (Benth.) Rusby [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia rupestris nivalis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Polygonum rupestre Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Muehlenbeckia volcanica (also called 'Wire Vine', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the volcanic regions of New Zealand. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas on rocky slopes and in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Muehlenbeckia volcanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muehlenbeckia volcanica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muehlenbeckia volcanica 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 volcanica

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

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Polygonaceae

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-2508931: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.