Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
461451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 215 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460783



Common Names

  • Mueller's Buttercup
  • Mueller's Meadow Buttercup
  • Mueller's Meadowcrowfoot


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Synonyms

  • Lepyrodia tasmanica F.Muell. [illegitimate]

Description

Lepyrodia muelleri (also called Mueller's Water-buttons, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in wetter areas, such as swamps, floodplains, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lepyrodia muelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepyrodia muelleri is a yellow-green colour with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepyrodia muelleri is a species of grass that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. When propagating by division, the clumps should be divided into sections with at least two growth points. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Lepyrodia muelleri

Lepyrodia muelleri can be found in Australia.

Lepyrodia muelleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepyrodia muelleri?

Lepyrodia muelleri

What is the common name of Lepyrodia muelleri?

Mueller's Marsh Club-rush

What is the natural habitat of Lepyrodia muelleri?

Swamps and marshes

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252371: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.