Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
densistriata
ID:
1086693

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Chen & C.M.Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 322 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086031

Common Names

  • Maesa Densistriata
  • Maesa
  • Maesa Bush

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Description

Maesa densistriata (also called Dense-Striated Maesa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small tree, typically growing up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist, fertile soils.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa densistriata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and for fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maesa densistriata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa densistriata 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. It prefers full sun to part shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Maesa densistriata

Maesa densistriata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

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-22002389: Based on the initial data import
Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.
Chen Jie (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chen' in the authors string.