Mazus surculosus

Mazus surculosus, commonly known as suckering mazus,[1] is a species of herbaceous perennial groundcover native to Bhutan, China, India, and Nepal.[2]

Mazus surculosus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Mazaceae
Genus: Mazus
Species:
M. surculosus
Binomial name
Mazus surculosus

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.[3] 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.[2]

Habitat

This species is found at high altitudes within the Himalayas mountain range.[4] It is found between altitudes of 2000–3000 metres. It is often found in grassy areas nearby forests.[2]

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
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