Muellera broadwayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) M.Sousa
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex.100: 20 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329352
Common Names
- Muellera Broadwayi
- Broadway's Muellera
- Broadway's Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muellera broadwayi (also called Broadway's Muellera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and is found in moist, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Muellera broadwayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its foliage and flower production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Muellera broadwayi has small, white flowers that are held in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are trifoliate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Muellera broadwayi is a tropical plant native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is a fast-growing, clumping, evergreen perennial with large, glossy, green leaves. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the clumps. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Muellera broadwayi
Muellera broadwayi is native to Mexico.
Muellera broadwayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muellera broadwayi?
Muellera broadwayi
What is the common name of Muellera broadwayi?
Broadway's Muellera
What type of plant is Muellera broadwayi?
Perennial
Species in the Muellera genus
Muellera nitens, Muellera leptobotrys, Muellera fernandesii, Muellera fluvialis, Muellera denudata, Muellera filipes, Muellera graciliflora, Muellera grazielae, Muellera laticifera, Muellera longiunguiculata, Muellera montana, Muellera obtusa, Muellera torrensis, Muellera tozziana, Muellera variabilis, Muellera virgilioides, Muellera amazonica, Muellera broadwayi, Muellera burkartii, Muellera chocoensis, Muellera crucisrubierae, Muellera unifoliolata, Muellera campestris, Muellera fendleri, Muellera lutea, Muellera lutescens, Muellera monilis, Muellera nudiflorens, Muellera sanctae-marthae, Muellera sericea, Muellera tubicalyx, Muellera fragiliflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Mario Sousa (1940-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sousa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458868-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Muellera broadwayi (Urb.) M.Sousa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.