Status:
valid
Authors:
Scheff.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Myrsin. Arch. Ind. : 28 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448751
Common Names
- Maesa parviflora
- Parviflora Maesa
- Parviflora Bush
Description
Maesa parviflora (also called Small-Flower Maesa, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Maesa parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Maesa parviflora are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maesa parviflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Maesa parviflora
Maesa parviflora is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Maesa parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maesa parviflora?
Maesa parviflora
What are the common names of Maesa parviflora?
Small-flowered Maesa, Small-flowered Maesa Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Maesa parviflora?
Dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides
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,