Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
449576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheff.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Myrsin. Arch. Ind. : 25 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448908

Common Names

  • Maesa Macrocarpa
  • Large-Fruited Maesa
  • Large-Fruited Maes

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Description

Maesa macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Maesa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It grows up to 3 m tall and has large, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa macrocarpa 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. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Maesa macrocarpa

Maesa macrocarpa is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is also found in parts of India, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Maesa macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa macrocarpa?

Maesa macrocarpa

What are the common names of Maesa macrocarpa?

Large-fruited Maesa, Large-fruited Maesa Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Maesa macrocarpa?

Tropical rainforests and montane forests

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,