Mastixia parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Zhu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 20: 129 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237955
Common Names
- Mastixia Parviflora
- Small-flowered Mastixia
- Small-flowered Four-seeded Mercury
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mastixia parviflora (also called Chinese wax plant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. This plant typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mastixia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastixia parviflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mastixia parviflora is a shrub native to the rainforests of South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 18-24°C (65-75°F). It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Mastixia parviflora
Mastixia parviflora is native to Southeast Asia.
Mastixia parviflora FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Mastixia parviflora?
Mastixia parviflora prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C)
What is the ideal humidity for Mastixia parviflora?
Mastixia parviflora prefers a humidity level of 50-70%
What type of soil should I use for Mastixia parviflora?
Mastixia parviflora prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix
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-122107: Based on the initial data import
Hua Zhu (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Zhu' in the authors string.