Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
449550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 41 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448882

Common Names

  • Maesa Balansae
  • Balansa's Maesa
  • Balansa's Maes

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Description

Maesa balansae (also called Balansa's Maesa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa balansae 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

The flowers of Maesa balansae are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa balansae is a small evergreen shrub, usually growing up to 1-2 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Maesa balansae

Maesa balansae is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is also found in parts of India, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Maesa balansae FAQ

What are the common uses of Maesa balansae?

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

What is the growth rate of Maesa balansae?

Maesa balansae has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the best soil type for Maesa balansae?

Maesa balansae 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,

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,