Mazus tainanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.H.Hsieh
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 45: 143 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255075
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mazus tainanensis (also called Tainan Mazus, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Mazaceae family. It is native to Taiwan and grows in moist, shady places. It has a slender stem, with ovate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mazus tainanensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering period and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mazus tainanensis has a small, yellow flower with a single pistil and three stamens. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mazus tainanensis is a perennial herb that can be grown in warm, humid climates. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mazus tainanensis
Mazus tainanensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in moist, subtropical forests.
Mazus tainanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazus tainanensis?
Mazus tainanensis
What is the common name of Mazus tainanensis?
Tainan Mazus
What is the natural habitat of Mazus tainanensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Tsung Hsin Hsieh (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Hsieh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1020754-1: 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].