Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kweichowensis
ID:
1140730

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Tsoong & H.P.Yang

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 67(2): 399 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140068



Common Names

  • Mazus kweichowensis
  • Kweichow Mazus
  • Mazus


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Description

Mazus kweichowensis (also called Kweichow Mazus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mazus kweichowensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mazus kweichowensis is small, white or pinkish in color, and has five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mazus kweichowensis is a fast-growing, undemanding stem plant. It can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting the cuttings in the substrate. It can also be propagated by planting the side shoots that appear on the stem.

Where to Find Mazus kweichowensis

Mazus kweichowensis is native to China.

Species in the Mazaceae family

References

Pu Chiu Tsoong (1906-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Tsoong' in the authors string.
Han Pi Yang (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805552-1: 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].