Mazus fruticosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bo Li, D.G.Zhang & C.L.Xiang
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 171: 9 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027844
Common Names
- Mazus Fruticosus
- Fruticosus Mazus
- Fruticosus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mazus fruticosus (also called Shrubby Mazus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It grows in moist meadows and along the banks of streams. Its stems are erect and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and have a rough texture. Its flowers are white and its fruits are capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Mazus fruticosus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mazus fruticosus is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Mazus fruticosus is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, it is best to sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to use semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth. These should be placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Mazus fruticosus
Mazus fruticosus is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan Province.
Mazus fruticosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazus fruticosus?
Mazus fruticosus
What is the natural habitat of Mazus fruticosus?
Tropical rainforests
What are the uses of Mazus fruticosus?
The leaves of Mazus fruticosus are used for medicinal purposes
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:77213612-1: 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].