Muehlenbeckia complexa Maidenhair vine (Polygonaceae) Deciduous climber

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Muehlenbeckia complexa
Maidenhair vine
Deciduous climber
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The Muehlenbeckia complexa plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Polygonaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Maidenhair vine.

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Latin Name:  Muehlenbeckia complexa
Common Name:  Maidenhair vine
Family:  Polygonaceae
Author:  (Cunn.)Meissn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Coastal, lowland and lower montane forests, especially marginal, also in open and rocky places in North South and Stewart Islands[44].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade[200]. Very tolerant of maritime exposure[29]. This species is hardy to about -15°c[200]. (Is this a misprint for -5°c?[K]) It does not withstand hard frosts, growing very well in southwestern Britain but being killed back to the ground by severe frosts at Kew and further north[11, 219]. A climbing plant that supports itself by twining around other plants etc[219]. Polymorphic, there are many sub-species[44]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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