Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
449479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 72 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448811

Common Names

  • Welwitsch's Maesa
  • Welwitsch's Shrub
  • Welwitsch's Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Maesa schweinfurthii Mez [unknown]
  • Maesa zenkeri Gilg [unknown]

Description

Maesa welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Maesa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Angola and is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maesa welwitschii is an ornamental plant, and is also used for erosion control and as a hedge or windbreak. It has also been used medicinally.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maesa welwitschii is a small white or yellowish flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesa welwitschii 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 welwitschii

Maesa welwitschii can be found in Angola, Namibia, and Zambia.

Maesa welwitschii FAQ

What is the common name of Maesa welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Maesa

What is the scientific name of Welwitsch's Maesa?

Maesa welwitschii

What is the natural habitat of Maesa welwitschii?

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,

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,

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