Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pisocarpa
ID:
449434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume ex Scheff.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Myrsin. Arch. Ind. : 21 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448766

Common Names

  • Maesa pisocarpa
  • Pisocarpa Maesa
  • Pisocarpa Bush

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Description

Maesa pisocarpa (also called Pea-Fruit 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 pisocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Maesa pisocarpa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa pisocarpa 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 pisocarpa

Maesa pisocarpa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Maesa pisocarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Maesa pisocarpa?

African Boxwood

What is the scientific name of African Boxwood?

Maesa pisocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Maesa pisocarpa?

Moist forests in Africa

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,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:588919-1: Based on the initial data import