Biology:Maesa

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Maesa is a genus of flowering plants. It is placed in the family Primulaceae, subfamily Maesoideae, for which it is the sole genus (monotypic).[1] Previously it was placed in Myrsinaceae, or in a family of its own, Maesaceae.[2][3] The species in the genus are native to tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia, and the Pacific,[4] the majority of which occur in Malesia, New Guinea, western Asia, and the Pacific Islands.[3]

These plants are vines, shrubs, and trees up to 12 meters (39 ft) tall.[3]

Selected species

Accepted species include:[4] They include:

References

  1. ↑ Maesa. The Plant List.
  2. ↑ Kallersjo, M., Bergqvist, G., & Anderberg, A. A. (2000). Generic realignment in primuloid families of the Ericales s.l.: A phylogenetic analysis based on DNA sequences from three chloroplast genes and morphology. American Journal of Botany, 1325-1341.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Caris, P., et al. (2000). Floral development of three Maesa species, with special emphasis on the position of the genus within Primulales. Annals of Botany, 86(1), 87-97.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named powo

Wikidata ☰ Q134897 entry




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