Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
449596

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Hu & J.E.Vidal

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 5(1): 16 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448928

Common Names

  • Maesa Laevis
  • Smooth Maesa
  • Smooth Maes

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Description

Maesa laevis (also called Smooth Maesa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 4 m in height and has oval-shaped leaves with smooth edges. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Maesa laevis are white and fragrant, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa laevis 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 laevis

Maesa laevis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Maesa laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa laevis?

Maesa laevis

What is the common name of Maesa laevis?

Smooth boxwood

What is the native range of Maesa laevis?

India

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

Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.
Jules Eugène Vidal (1914-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Vidal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996820-1: Based on the initial data import