Mesua assamica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assamica
ID:
1220328
Status:
valid
Authors:
(King & Prain) Kosterm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 426 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219666
Common Names
- Mesua assamica
- Assam Mesua
- Assamica Mesua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesua assamica (also called the Assam Mesua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family. It is native to South-East Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a tree with yellow flowers and ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Mesua assamica is used as an ornamental plant, timber tree, and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mesua assamica has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, glossy green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mesua assamica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mesua assamica
Mesua assamica is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Mesua assamica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesua assamica?
Mesua assamica
What type of plant is Mesua assamica?
Shrub
Where is Mesua assamica found?
India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China
Species in the Mesua genus
Mesua larnachiana, Mesua grandis, Mesua kochummeniana, Mesua korthalsiana, Mesua myrtifolia, Mesua lanceolata, Mesua floribunda, Mesua lepidota, Mesua macrantha, Mesua macrocarpa, Mesua manii, Mesua catharinae, Mesua clemensiorum, Mesua daphnifolia, Mesua garciae, Mesua elmeri, Mesua eugeniifolia, Mesua stylosa, Mesua rosea, Mesua megalocarpa, Mesua sukoeana, Mesua thwaitesii, Mesua wrayi, Mesua navesii, Mesua nervosa, Mesua nivenii, Mesua nuda, Mesua oblongifolia, Mesua racemosa, Mesua paniculata, Mesua philippinensis, Mesua planigemma, Mesua pulchella, Mesua purseglovei, Mesua paludosa, Mesua calophylloides, Mesua assamica, Mesua beccariana, Mesua hexapetala, Mesua pustulata, Mesua ferrea, Mesua macrophylla,
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50001472: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.