Mazus pumilus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Steenis
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea , n.s., 9: 31 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451480
Common Names
- Mazus pumilus
- Pumilus Mazus
- Pumilus
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- Lobelia pumila Burm.f. [unknown]
- Lobelia esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
Description
Mazus pumilus (also called Dwarf 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 pumilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mazus pumilus var. macrocalyx (Bonati) T.Yamaz.Mazus pumilus var. wangii (H.L.Li) T.L.Chin ex D.Y.Hong
Mazus pumilus var. pumilus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mazus pumilus 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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Mazus pumilus 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 pumilus
Mazus pumilus can be found in East Asia.
Mazus pumilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazus pumilus?
Mazus pumilus
What is the common name of Mazus pumilus?
Dwarf Mazus
Where is Mazus pumilus 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
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805568-1: 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].