Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
ksu
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 44 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447503
Common Names
- Maesa Grandiflora
- Large-Flower Maesa
- Mountain Maesa
Description
Maesa grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Maesa, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a small shrub, reaching 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter. It has small, leathery leaves, and the flowers are small and yellowish-white. It is found in moist woodlands and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Maesa grandiflora is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, musical instruments, and tools. It is also used as a source of fuel and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maesa grandiflora is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maesa grandiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F). Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F) and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Maesa grandiflora
Maesa grandiflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Maesa grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maesa grandiflora?
Maesa grandiflora
What is the common name of Maesa grandiflora?
Large-flowered Maesa
What is the habitat of Maesa grandiflora?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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,