Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
corylifolia
ID:
449498

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ksu

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 330 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448830

Common Names

  • Maesa corylifolia
  • Corylifoliate Maesa
  • Corylifoliate Myrtle

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Description

Maesa corylifolia (also called Chinese box, 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 corylifolia is an ornamental plant, and is also used for erosion control and as a hedge or windbreak. It has also been used medicinally.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maesa corylifolia is a small white or yellowish flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa corylifolia 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 corylifolia

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

Maesa corylifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa corylifolia?

Maesa corylifolia

What is the common name of Maesa corylifolia?

Corylifolia Maesa

What is the natural habitat of Maesa corylifolia?

It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet meadows

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,

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