Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Scroph. Ind. : 27 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451486
Common Names
- Mazus Dentatus
- Toothed Mazus
- Toothed Water-Mazus
Description
Mazus dentatus (also called Toothed Mazus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to East Asia. It has small, ovate leaves with toothed edges and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Mazus dentatus is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mazus dentatus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mazus dentatus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Mazus dentatus
Mazus dentatus can be found in East Asia.
Mazus dentatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazus dentatus?
Mazus dentatus
What is the common name of Mazus dentatus?
Toothed Mazus
Where is Mazus dentatus native to?
Eastern Asia
Species in the Mazus genus
Mazus quadriprotuberans,
Mazus radicans,
Mazus pumilus,
Mazus wanmuliensis,
Mazus dentatus,
Mazus pumilio,
Mazus harmandii,
Mazus arenarius,
Mazus novaezeelandiae,
Mazus miquelii,
Mazus stachydifolius,
Mazus kweichowensis,
Mazus longipes,
Mazus surculosus,
Mazus saltuarius,
Mazus fukienensis,
Mazus henryi,
Mazus gracilis,
Mazus procumbens,
Mazus caducifer,
Mazus spicatus,
Mazus omeiensis,
Mazus pulchellus,
Mazus rockii,
Mazus humilis,
Mazus lecomtei,
Mazus fauriei,
Mazus celsioides,
Mazus solanifolius,
Mazus oliganthus,
Mazus xiuningensis,
Mazus alpinus,
Mazus tainanensis,
Mazus delavayi,
Mazus sunhangii,
Mazus somggangensis,
Mazus fruticosus,
Mazus uniflorus,
Mazus lalashanensis,
Species in the Mazaceae family
Dodartia orientalis,
Lancea tibetica,
Lancea hirsuta,
Mazus quadriprotuberans,
Mazus radicans,
Mazus pumilus,
Mazus wanmuliensis,
Mazus dentatus,
Mazus pumilio,
Mazus harmandii,
Mazus arenarius,
Mazus novaezeelandiae,
Mazus miquelii,
Mazus stachydifolius,
Mazus kweichowensis,
Mazus longipes,
Mazus surculosus,
Mazus saltuarius,
Mazus fukienensis,
Mazus henryi,
Mazus gracilis,
Mazus procumbens,
Mazus caducifer,
Mazus spicatus,
Mazus omeiensis,
Mazus pulchellus,
Mazus rockii,
Mazus humilis,
Mazus lecomtei,
Mazus fauriei,
Mazus celsioides,
Mazus solanifolius,
Mazus oliganthus,
Mazus xiuningensis,
Mazus alpinus,
Mazus tainanensis,
Mazus delavayi,
Mazus sunhangii,
Mazus somggangensis,
Mazus fruticosus,
Mazus uniflorus,
Mazus lalashanensis,
Puchiumazus lanceifolius,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805538-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].