Mazus arenarius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Heenan, P.N.Johnson & C.J.Webb
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 34: 33 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451494
Common Names
- Mazus Arenarius
- Sand Mazus
- Sand Water-Mazus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mazus arenarius (also called Sand Mazus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to East Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, sandy habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Mazus arenarius is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mazus arenarius is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mazus arenarius is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Mazus arenarius
Mazus arenarius can be found in East Asia.
Mazus arenarius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazus arenarius?
Mazus arenarius
What is the common name of Mazus arenarius?
Sand Mazus
Where is Mazus arenarius native to?
Eastern Asia
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
Colin James Webb (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Webb' in the authors string.
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.
Peter Neville Johnson (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.N.Johnson' in the authors string.
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