Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Takano & Nagam.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 58:21. (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809272
Common Names
- Myxochlamys mullerensis
- Mullerensis Star-Lily
- Mullerensis Starlily
Description
Myxochlamys mullerensis (also called Mullerensis Myxochlamys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caucasus region. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a single, erect stem and a single, erect leaf. It grows in grasslands, usually at elevations of 1000–1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Myxochlamys mullerensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myxochlamys mullerensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myxochlamys mullerensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Myxochlamys mullerensis
Myxochlamys mullerensis can be found in Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Myxochlamys mullerensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myxochlamys mullerensis?
Myxochlamys mullerensis
What is the common name of Myxochlamys mullerensis?
Mullerensis
What type of plant is Myxochlamys mullerensis?
Perennial
Species in the Myxochlamys genus
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora,
Haniffia cyanescens,
Haniffia flavescens,
Haniffia santubongensis,
Hedychium biflorum,
Hedychium bijiangense,
Hedychium boloveniorum,
Hedychium bordelonianum,
Hedychium borneense,
Hedychium bousigonianum,
Hedychium brevicaule,
Hedychium calcaratum,
Hedychium carneum,
Hedychium coccineum,
Hedychium convexum,
Hedychium coronarium,
Hedychium deceptum,
Hedychium dekianum,
Hedychium densiflorum,
Hedychium elatum,
Hedychium ellipticum,
Hedychium elwesii,
Hedychium emeiense,
Hedychium erythrostemon,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavum,
Hedychium forrestii,
Hedychium gardnerianum,
Hedychium glabrum,
Hedychium glaucum,
Hedychium gomezianum,
Hedychium gracillimum,
Hedychium grandiflorum,
Hedychium gratum,
Hedychium greenii,
Hedychium griersonianum,
Hedychium griffithianum,
Hedychium hasseltii,
Hedychium heteromallum,
Hedychium hirsutissimum,
Hedychium hookeri,
Hedychium horsfieldii,
Hedychium intermedium,
Hedychium kwangsiense,
Hedychium larsenii,
Hedychium lineare,
Hedychium longicornutum,
Hedychium longipedunculatum,
Hedychium luteum,