Mazus novaezeelandiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Barker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Aspects Tasmanian Bot. : 89 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451498
Common Names
- Mazus Novaezeelandiae
- New Zealand Mazus
- New Zealand Water-Mazus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mazus novaezeelandiae (also called New Zealand Mazus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to New Zealand. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Mazus novaezeelandiae is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mazus novaezeelandiae sub. impolitus HeenanMazus novaezeelandiae sub. novaezeelandiae
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mazus novaezeelandiae 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 novaezeelandiae 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 novaezeelandiae
Mazus novaezeelandiae can be found in New Zealand.
Mazus novaezeelandiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazus novaezeelandiae?
Mazus novaezeelandiae
What is the common name of Mazus novaezeelandiae?
New Zealand Mazus
Where is Mazus novaezeelandiae native to?
New Zealand
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
William Robert Barker (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959503-1: 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].