Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
449599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 2: 228 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448931

Common Names

  • Maesa Lancifolia
  • Lance-Leaved Maesa
  • Lance-Leaved Maes

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Description

Maesa lancifolia (also called Lance-leaved 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 lance-shaped leaves with pointed tips. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa lancifolia 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 lancifolia 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 lancifolia 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 lancifolia

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

Maesa lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa lancifolia?

Maesa lancifolia

What is the common name of Maesa lancifolia?

Lance-leaved boxwood

What is the native range of Maesa lancifolia?

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,