Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rufovillosa
ID:
1321630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
ipni

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 38 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334084

Common Names

  • Maesa rufovillosa
  • Red-haired Maesa
  • Red-haired Maesa Shrub

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Description

Maesa rufovillosa (also called Red-haired Maesa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrsinaceae family. It is native to Taiwan. It is found in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa rufovillosa is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maesa rufovillosa has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa rufovillosa is a shrub native to China. It is a hardy species and can be grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Maesa rufovillosa

Maesa rufovillosa is found in India.

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 Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.