Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
449581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheff.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 1: 33 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448913

Common Names

  • Maesa Novoguineensis
  • New Guinea Maesa
  • New Guinea Maes

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Maesa novoguineensis 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 novoguineensis 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 novoguineensis 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 novoguineensis

Maesa novoguineensis is native to New Guinea, and can be found in tropical forests.

Maesa novoguineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa novoguineensis?

Maesa novoguineensis

What are the common names of Maesa novoguineensis?

New Guinea Maesa, New Guinea Maesa Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Maesa novoguineensis?

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,