Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rockii
ID:
1140760

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.L.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 35 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140098



Common Names

  • Mazus Rockii
  • Rockii Mazus
  • Mazus Mazus


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Description

Mazus rockii (also called Rock's Mazus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with small, white, yellow or pink flowers. It is native to China, and is usually found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Mazus rockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mazus rockii is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mazus rockii is a perennial herb native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mazus rockii

Mazus rockii is native to China.

Species in the Mazaceae family

References

Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805571-1: 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].