Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wanmuliensis
ID:
452152

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Qian & L.B.Geng

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Wuyi Sci. J. 7: 263 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451484

Common Names

  • Mazus Wanmuliensis
  • Wanmulien Mazus
  • Wanmulien's Mazus

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Description

Mazus wanmuliensis (also called Wanmul 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 wanmuliensis 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 wanmuliensis 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 wanmuliensis 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 wanmuliensis

Mazus wanmuliensis can be found in East Asia.

Mazus wanmuliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mazus wanmuliensis?

Mazus wanmuliensis

What is the common name of Mazus wanmuliensis?

Wanmul Mazus

Where is Mazus wanmuliensis native to?

Eastern Asia

Species in the Mazaceae family

References

Ming Qian (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Qian' in the authors string.
Lian Bo Geng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Geng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006051-1: 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].