Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecomtei
ID:
1140762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonati

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 8: 538 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140100

Common Names

  • Mazus Lecomtei
  • Lecomtei Mazus
  • Mazus Mazus

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Description

Mazus lecomtei (also called Lecomte's Mazus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with small, white, yellow or pink flowers. It is native to China, and is usually found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Mazus lecomtei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mazus lecomtei is a pink color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mazus lecomtei is a perennial herb native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mazus lecomtei

Mazus lecomtei is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Mazaceae family

References

Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805555-1: 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].