Maesa latifolia A.Dc.

Species

Angiosperms > Ericales > Primulaceae > Maesa

Characteristics

A shrub. It grows 2-5 m tall. The small branches are green or brown. The leaves are alternate and oval. The base is wedge shaped or round and tapers to an abrupt tip. The leaves are slightly wavy. They are 10-20 cm long and 5-12 cm wide.
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Mature height (meter) 2.0 - 5.0
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A tropical plant. It occurs in lower mountain regions in Java. It is in forests and along streams.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The young leaves are eaten in small amounts in salads.
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Cultivation

It can be grown by cuttings of suckers. It can be used for hedges.
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Distribution

Maesa latifolia world distribution map, present in China, India, and Malaysia

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:588845-1
WFO ID wfo-0000448963
COL ID 3XG3N
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Synonyms

Maesa pyrifolia Maesa ovata Maesa latifolia