Muehlenbeckia complexa Meisn.

Description: This genus is restricted to the southern hemisphere, especially South America, Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. Some are tiny alpine mat-forming plants whereas others are vigorous vines with masses of dark stems and minimal small bronze-tinged leaves. In virtually frost-free environments rampant species can become weedy and difficult to eradicate. However, a well-trimmed climbing Muehlenbeckia on a wire fence can make a remarkably good screen. They can also be grown over frames of any shape to make fanciful topiaries. They are usually dioecious, that is, there are separate male and female flowers, and the fruits on female plants are normally white with a visible dark brown seed.
This New Zealand species is quite vigorous and probably the best species for trimming and topiary. It is semi- deciduous, growing to 15 ft (4.5 m) or more up suitable supports, and produces swollen white berries with black seeds. This species can become quite weedy in suitable climates if not restrained.
Cultivation: They prefer full sun (with some midday shade) and moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Prune to keep in bounds and shape. Propagate from seed or summer cuttings or pre- rooted layers.

Accession # 198501373
Source: Unknown
Accession Date: 12-31-1985
Bench: 2315 - Lily Pond
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 09-03-2024

This accession has been observed in bloom on:

Plants For A Future Website
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The Global Biodiversity Information Facility: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, 2013-07-01. Accessed on 2013-10-29
Muehlenbeckia complexa at ARS-GRIN. Last accessed on Sunday, September 30, 2018.

data regenerated on Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:01:08 -0400 [bcm v4.0]

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