Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tabacifolia
ID:
449399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 51 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448731

Common Names

  • Tabacifolia Maesa
  • Tabacifolia Shrub
  • Tabacifolia Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Maesa grandis Gillespie [unknown]

Description

Maesa tabacifolia (also called Tobacco 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 tabacifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maesa tabacifolia is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa tabacifolia is a perennial that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted 1/4 inch deep in rows spaced 12-18 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Harvest when seedpods are dry and brown.

Where to Find Maesa tabacifolia

Maesa tabacifolia can be found in Samoa and Tonga.

Maesa tabacifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesa tabacifolia?

Maesa tabacifolia

What is the common name of Maesa tabacifolia?

Tobacco bush

What is the growth habit of Maesa tabacifolia?

It is an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit.

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,

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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,