Mezia araujei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araujei
ID:
454094
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schwacke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 58 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453426
Common Names
- Araujei Mezia
- Araujei Mezia
- Mezia araujei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mezia araujei (also called Araujei Mezia, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to South America. It has small, round leaves and grows in shallow water, often in slow-moving streams or ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Mezia araujei is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a traditional medicine for treating headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mezia araujei is yellow and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mezia araujei is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows in dense, tufted clumps. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Mezia araujei
Mezia araujei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Mezia araujei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezia araujei?
Mezia araujei
What is the natural habitat of Mezia araujei?
It is native to the Caribbean.
What is the temperature range for Mezia araujei?
It prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Species in the Mezia genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
Carl August Wilhelm Schwacke (1848-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwacke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158637-2: Based on the initial data import