Status:
valid
Authors:
Masam.
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
J. Soc. Trop. Agric. 2: 153 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236331
Description
Mazus alpinus (also called Alpine Mazus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is typically found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, slender stems.
Uses & Benefits
Mazus alpinus is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and beauty to gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and to boost the immune system.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mazus alpinus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mazus alpinus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by stem cuttings in spring or summer. It is also self-seeding and can spread rapidly.
Where to Find Mazus alpinus
Mazus alpinus is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Mazus alpinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazus alpinus?
Mazus alpinus
What is the common name of Mazus alpinus?
Alpine Mazus
What is the natural habitat of Mazus alpinus?
Alpine meadows and rocky slopes
Species in the Mazus genus
Mazus quadriprotuberans,
Mazus radicans,
Mazus pumilus,
Mazus wanmuliensis,
Mazus dentatus,
Mazus pumilio,
Mazus harmandii,
Mazus arenarius,
Mazus novaezeelandiae,
Mazus miquelii,
Mazus stachydifolius,
Mazus kweichowensis,
Mazus longipes,
Mazus surculosus,
Mazus saltuarius,
Mazus fukienensis,
Mazus henryi,
Mazus gracilis,
Mazus procumbens,
Mazus caducifer,
Mazus spicatus,
Mazus omeiensis,
Mazus pulchellus,
Mazus rockii,
Mazus humilis,
Mazus lecomtei,
Mazus fauriei,
Mazus celsioides,
Mazus solanifolius,
Mazus oliganthus,
Mazus xiuningensis,
Mazus alpinus,
Mazus tainanensis,
Mazus delavayi,
Mazus sunhangii,
Mazus somggangensis,
Mazus fruticosus,
Mazus uniflorus,
Mazus lalashanensis,
Species in the Mazaceae family
Dodartia orientalis,
Lancea tibetica,
Lancea hirsuta,
Mazus quadriprotuberans,
Mazus radicans,
Mazus pumilus,
Mazus wanmuliensis,
Mazus dentatus,
Mazus pumilio,
Mazus harmandii,
Mazus arenarius,
Mazus novaezeelandiae,
Mazus miquelii,
Mazus stachydifolius,
Mazus kweichowensis,
Mazus longipes,
Mazus surculosus,
Mazus saltuarius,
Mazus fukienensis,
Mazus henryi,
Mazus gracilis,
Mazus procumbens,
Mazus caducifer,
Mazus spicatus,
Mazus omeiensis,
Mazus pulchellus,
Mazus rockii,
Mazus humilis,
Mazus lecomtei,
Mazus fauriei,
Mazus celsioides,
Mazus solanifolius,
Mazus oliganthus,
Mazus xiuningensis,
Mazus alpinus,
Mazus tainanensis,
Mazus delavayi,
Mazus sunhangii,
Mazus somggangensis,
Mazus fruticosus,
Mazus uniflorus,
Mazus lalashanensis,
Puchiumazus lanceifolius,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805529-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].