Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) A.DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 134 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274797
Common Names
- Mesa Bush
- Mesa
- Nemoralis Bush
Description
Maesa nemoralis (also called Maesa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the family Maesaceae. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has small, green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Maesa nemoralis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and can be used to add color and texture to the landscape. It is also known to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maesa nemoralis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maesa nemoralis is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Maesa nemoralis
Maesa nemoralis is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Maesa nemoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maesa nemoralis?
Maesa nemoralis
What is the common name of Maesa nemoralis?
Woodland Maesa
What is the natural habitat of Maesa nemoralis?
It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady areas
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,