Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
hastulata
ID:
453023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 81: 88 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452355

Common Names

  • Hastulata Muehlenbeckia
  • Muehlenbeckia hastulata
  • Muehlenbeckia flower

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Synonyms

  • Rumex hastulatus Sm. [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia chilensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Calacinum chilense J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Calacinum hastulatum (Sm.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Sarcogonum chilense (Meisn.) Rusby [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia dumosa I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Polygonum hastulatum (Sm.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Muehlenbeckia hastulata hastulata [unknown]

Description

Muehlenbeckia hastulata (also called Wire Vine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It is found in open forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Muehlenbeckia hastulata is a popular ornamental plant with fragrant, white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used to create living walls. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Muehlenbeckia hastulata var. rotundata (F.Phil.) Brandbyge

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muehlenbeckia hastulata 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 hastulata 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 hastulata

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

Muehlenbeckia hastulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muehlenbeckia hastulata?

Muehlenbeckia hastulata

What is the family of Muehlenbeckia hastulata?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Muehlenbeckia hastulata?

Matagouri

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-2508904: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.