Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
450604

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 234 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449936

Common Names

  • Rufous Mezia
  • Mezia rufa
  • Rufous Mezia

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Description

Mezia rufa (also called Common Mezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forest understories and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mezia rufa is an evergreen shrub that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak or to provide shade and privacy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mezia rufa is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezia rufa is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mezia rufa

Mezia rufa can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mezia rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mezia rufa?

Mezia rufa

What is the common name of Mezia rufa?

Red Mezia

What is the natural habitat of Mezia rufa?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Mezia genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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