Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
augustini
ID:
1276641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nakai) Tuyama

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 52: 467 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275979

Common Names

  • Augustini Maesa
  • Augustini's Maesa
  • Maesa Augustini

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Description

Maesa augustini (also called Augustini Maesa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central and South America. It is usually found in dry, rocky areas, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and evergreen leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa augustini is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maesa augustini has small, yellow flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa augustini is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Maesa augustini

Maesa augustini can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Maesa augustini FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa augustini?

Maesa augustini

What is the common name of Maesa augustini?

Augustini Maesa

What type of plant is Maesa augustini?

Evergreen shrub

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,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50284827: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Takasi Tuyama (1910-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuyama' in the authors string.