Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Ying
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
New Taxa New Names 2: 49 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033179
Common Names
- Mazus somggangensis
- Mazus Somgangensis
- Mazus Somgagensis
Description
Mazus somggangensis (also called Somggangensis Mazus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mazus somggangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mazus somggangensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mazus somggangensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is cultivated in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Mazus somggangensis
Mazus somggangensis can be found in the Sogang Mountains in South Korea.
Mazus somggangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazus somggangensis?
Mazus somggangensis
What is the common name of Mazus somggangensis?
Somgang mazus
Where is Mazus somggangensis found?
Thailand
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:77203631-1: 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].