Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentatus
ID:
452154

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


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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.

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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 Mazaceae family

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
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].