Mazus uniflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Ying
Source:
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
New Taxa New Names 5: 106 (2022)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041714
Common Names
- Mazus uniflorus
- Mazus
- Mazus Uniflorus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mazus uniflorus (also called Blue Mazus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with small, bright blue flowers and small, ovate leaves. It is native to China, Japan, and Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Mazus uniflorus is used as a food source for many species of fish and amphibians. It is also used in aquariums as a decorative plant, as it is easy to care for and can provide shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mazus uniflorus has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mazus uniflorus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mazus uniflorus
Mazus uniflorus can be found in Asia.
Mazus uniflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazus uniflorus?
Mazus uniflorus
What is the common name of Mazus uniflorus?
Uniflorus
What is the natural habitat of Mazus uniflorus?
Tropical rainforests
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
IPNI Record: 77309055-1: Added by the Nov 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77309055-1: 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].