Mastixia microcarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.C.Liu & H.Peng
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 46: 566 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918108
Common Names
- Microcarpa Mastixia
- Microcarpa
- Mastixia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mastixia microcarpa (also called Small-Fruited Mastixia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to China. It grows in dry, rocky places and in open woodlands. It has a woody base and grows up to a height of 1 m. Its flowers are white to pinkish in color and have a strong minty scent.
Uses & Benefits
Mastixia microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastixia microcarpa has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mastixia microcarpa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mastixia microcarpa
Mastixia microcarpa is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Mastixia genus
Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa,
Species in the Nyssaceae family
Camptotheca acuminata, Camptotheca lowreyana, Davidia involucrata, Diplopanax vietnamensis, Diplopanax stachyanthus, Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa, Nyssa aquatica, Nyssa bifida, Nyssa biflora, Nyssa javanica, Nyssa ogeche, Nyssa sinensis, Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssa talamancana, Nyssa ursina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463499: Based on the initial data import
Hua Peng (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Peng' in the authors string.
Liu Yejing (1917-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Liu' in the authors string.