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Mazus surculosus

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Species of flowering plant

Mazus surculosus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Mazaceae
Genus: Mazus
Species: M. surculosus
Binomial name
Mazus surculosus
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Mazus surculosus, commonly known as suckering mazus, is a species of herbaceous perennial groundcover native to Bhutan, China, India, and Nepal.

Description

This species can grow to 8 cm (3.1 in) tall. It spreads rapidly via stolons which root at the nodes. The obovate leaves are 2–7 cm (0.79–2.76 in) long. The blue or white flowers are 4–8 mm (0.16–0.31 in) long and appear between the months of June and July. The smooth seeds are stored within an ovoid capsule.

Habitat

This species is found at high altitudes within the Himalayas mountain range. It is found between altitudes of 2000–3000 metres. It is often found in grassy areas nearby forests.

References

  1. efloraofindia - Mazus surculosus, retrieved 9 March 2019
  2. ^ efloraofchina - Mazus surculosus, retrieved 10 March 2019
  3. Janaki Ammal Herbarium, retrieved 10 March 2019
  4. efloraofnepal - Mazus surculosus, retrieved 10 March 2019
Taxon identifiers
Mazus surculosus
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