Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harmandii
ID:
452156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banati

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 8: 533 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451488



Common Names

  • Mazus Harmandii
  • Harmand's Mazus
  • Harmand's Water-Mazus


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Description

Mazus harmandii (also called Harmand's Mazus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to East Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Mazus harmandii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mazus harmandii is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mazus harmandii 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 harmandii

Mazus harmandii can be found in East Asia.

Mazus harmandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mazus harmandii?

Mazus harmandii

What is the common name of Mazus harmandii?

Harmand's Mazus

Where is Mazus harmandii native to?

Eastern Asia

Species in the Mazaceae family

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805547-1: 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].