Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Polygonaceae) Deciduous climber

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Deciduous climber
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The Muehlenbeckia axillaris plant species is found in Australia to New Zealand. It is a member of the Polygonaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. hypogaea. M. nana. Polygonum axillare.

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Latin Name:  Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Family:  Polygonaceae
Author:  (Hook.f.)Walp.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Gravelly and rocky places and open grassland southwards from 38° south in North and South Islands of New Zealand[44]. Scrub and river flats to the sub-alpine zone[173].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8 cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Pot up in autumn and overwinter in a cold frame. High percentage[78]. Plant out in late spring. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth, 5 - 10cm with a heel, October/November in a cold frame. High percentage[78]. Division in spring[200].

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