Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
448170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 1007 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447502

Common Names

  • Maesa Grandifolia
  • Large-Leaf Maesa
  • Mountain Maesa

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Description

Maesa grandifolia (also called Large-leaved 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 grandifolia 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 grandifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa grandifolia 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 grandifolia

Maesa grandifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Maesa grandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa grandifolia?

Maesa grandifolia

What is the common name of Maesa grandifolia?

Large-leaved Maesa

What is the habitat of Maesa grandifolia?

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,