Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
452155

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 439 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451487

Common Names

  • Mazus Pumilio
  • Dwarf Mazus
  • Dwarf Water-Mazus

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Description

Mazus pumilio (also called Dwarf 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, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Mazus pumilio is used as a groundcover in shady areas and as an ornamental plant in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mazus pumilio has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mazus pumilio 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 pumilio

Mazus pumilio can be found in East Asia.

Mazus pumilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mazus pumilio?

Mazus pumilio

What is the common name of Mazus pumilio?

Dwarf Mazus

Where is Mazus pumilio native to?

Eastern Asia

Species in the Mazaceae family

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805567-1: 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].