Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cumingii
ID:
449495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 49 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448827

Common Names

  • Maesa cumingii
  • Cuming's Maesa
  • Cuming's Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Maesa undulata Merr. [unknown]
  • Maesa pachyphylla Merr. [unknown]

Description

Maesa cumingii (also called Cuming'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 cumingii 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 cumingii 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 cumingii is a perennial plant that can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to a distance of about 30 cm (12 in) apart.

Where to Find Maesa cumingii

Maesa cumingii can be found in the Philippines.

Maesa cumingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa cumingii?

Maesa cumingii

What is the common name of Maesa cumingii?

Cuming's Maesa

What is the natural habitat of Maesa cumingii?

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,

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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,