Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
novo-caledonica
ID:
449582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 33 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448914

Common Names

  • Maesa Novo-Caledonica
  • New Caledonian Maesa
  • New Caledonian Maes

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Description

Maesa novo-caledonica (also called New Caledonian Maesa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Caledonia. It grows up to 3 m tall and has oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa novo-caledonica 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 novo-caledonica 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 novo-caledonica 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 novo-caledonica

Maesa novo-caledonica is native to New Caledonia, and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Maesa novo-caledonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa novo-caledonica?

Maesa novo-caledonica

What are the common names of Maesa novo-caledonica?

New Caledonian Maesa, New Caledonian Maesa Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Maesa novo-caledonica?

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,