Muehlenbeckia
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 Muehlenbeckia adpressa
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Muehlenbeckia is a plant genus 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 leaf. In virtually frost-free environments rampant species can become weedy and difficult to eradicate.
[edit] Taxonomy
Muehlenbeckia taxa include:
- M. adpressa
- M. australis
- M. axillaris
- M. coccoloboides
- M. complexa
- M. diclina
- M. florulenta
- M. gracillima
- M. gunnii
- M. horrida
- M. h. subsp. abdita
- M. h. subsp. horrida
- M. polybotrya
- M. triloba
- M. tuggeranong
[edit] Cultivation
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.
Muehlenbeckia prefers 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 prerooted layers.
Muehlenbeckia can be grown indoors. It does best at temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, in indirect or curtain-filtered bright light, and with the soil kept barely moist at all times.
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