Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
aubertii
ID:
449525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 82: 350 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448857

Common Names

  • Maesa aubertii
  • Maesa Aubertii Bush
  • Aubertii Bush

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Description

Maesa aubertii (also called Aubert's maesa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa aubertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a laxative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa aubertii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Maesa aubertii

Maesa aubertii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Maesa aubertii FAQ

What are the common uses of Maesa aubertii?

Maesa aubertii is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

What is the growth rate of Maesa aubertii?

Maesa aubertii has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the best soil type for Maesa aubertii?

Maesa aubertii prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Species in the Maesa genus

Maesa fruticosa, Maesa forbesii, Maesa ferruginea, Maesa eramangensis, Maesa glomerata, Maesa efatensis, Maesa edulis, Maesa gaudichaudii, Maesa grandifolia, Maesa grandiflora, Maesa samoana, Maesa spectabilis, Maesa serpentino-picta, Maesa robinsonii, Maesa sarasinii, Maesa ruficaulis, Maesa rubiginosa, Maesa sayersii, Maesa truncata, Maesa tongensis, Maesa tomentella, Maesa tenuifolia, Maesa striata, Maesa tabacifolia, Maesa subdendata, Maesa rheophytica, Maesa tetrandra, Maesa pipericarpa, Maesa pickeringii, Maesa persicifolia, Maesa pentecostes, Maesa parviflora, Maesa papuana, Maesa paniculata, Maesa palauensis, Maesa reinwardtii, Maesa regia, Maesa reflexa, Maesa pisocarpa, Maesa purpureohirsuta, Maesa platyphylla, Maesa pulchella, Maesa pubescens, Maesa protracta, Maesa procumbens, Maesa procera, Maesa populifolia, Maesa warburgii, Maesa ziroensis, Maesa welwitschii,

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