Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
452147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Cheeseman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. : 486 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451479

Common Names

  • Mazus radicans
  • Radicans Mazus
  • Radicans

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Description

Mazus radicans (also called Creeping 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 radicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mazus radicans 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 radicans 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 radicans

Mazus radicans can be found in East Asia.

Mazus radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mazus radicans?

Mazus radicans

What is the common name of Mazus radicans?

Climbing Mazus

Where is Mazus radicans native to?

Eastern Asia

Species in the Mazaceae family

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805569-1: 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].