Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
warburgii
ID:
449445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 48 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448777

Common Names

  • Warburg's Maesa
  • Warburg's Shrub
  • Warburg's Myrtle

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Description

Maesa warburgii (also called Warburg's Maesa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa warburgii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa warburgii is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Maesa warburgii

Maesa warburgii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is also found in parts of India, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Maesa warburgii FAQ

What is the common name of Maesa warburgii?

Warburg's Maesa

What is the scientific name of Warburg's Maesa?

Maesa warburgii

What is the natural habitat of Maesa warburgii?

Tropical 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,

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