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lanceolata

Taxon

Maesa lanceolata Forssk.

Protologue Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. p. cvi. 1775 [1 Oct 1775]BHLIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
Maesa japonica. 87.0314--CA. uc Berkeley Bot. Gard. 11 Feb 03. 022.jpg

Maesa japonica. 87.0314--CA. uc Berkeley Bot. Gard. 11 Feb 03. 022.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica. 87.0314--CA. uc Berkeley Bot. Gard. 11 Feb 03. 021.jpg

Maesa japonica. 87.0314--CA. uc Berkeley Bot. Gard. 11 Feb 03. 021.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica. 87.0314--CA. uc Berkeley Bot. Gard. 11 Feb 03. 020.jpg

Maesa japonica. 87.0314--CA. uc Berkeley Bot. Gard. 11 Feb 03. 020.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica. 87.0314--CA. uc Berkeley Bot. Gard. 11 Feb 03. 019.jpg

Maesa japonica. 87.0314--CA. uc Berkeley Bot. Gard. 11 Feb 03. 019.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Mtunzini. Twinstr. Mick's Park. 2 Oct 03. 044.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Mtunzini. Twinstr. Mick's Park. 2 Oct 03. 044.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Mtunzini. Twinstr. Mick's Park. 2 Oct 03. 047.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Mtunzini. Twinstr. Mick's Park. 2 Oct 03. 047.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Mtunzini. Twinstr. Mick's Park. 2 Oct 03. 046.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Mtunzini. Twinstr. Mick's Park. 2 Oct 03. 046.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Mtunzini. Twinstr. Mick's Park. 2 Oct 03. 045.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Mtunzini. Twinstr. Mick's Park. 2 Oct 03. 045.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (127).JPG

Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (127).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (130).JPG

Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (130).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (126).JPG

Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (126).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (128).JPG

Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (128).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (131).JPG

Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (131).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (125).JPG

Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (125).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (129).JPG

Maesa japonica, Davidson, C 12004--China. Anhui Prov. San Qing Shan. 4 Jun 2012. DSC01825 (129).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 027.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 027.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 028.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 026.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 026.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 023.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 023.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 029.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 029.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 017.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 017.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 022.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 022.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 024.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 024.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 021.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. E. Cape. Umtamvuna Nat. Res. 11 Mch 05. 021.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 029.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 029.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 034.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 034.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 028.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 036.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 036.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 039.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 039.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 042.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 042.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 032.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 032.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 027.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 027.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 041.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 041.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 037.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 037.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 030.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 030.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 033.jpg

Maesa, Regalado, 1685--Viet Nam. Quang Tr Prov. Dakrong Distr. DaKrong. 11 Apr 09. 033.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts.  18 Mch 05. 184.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts. 18 Mch 05. 184.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts.  18 Mch 05. 183.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts. 18 Mch 05. 183.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts.  18 Mch 05. 191.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts. 18 Mch 05. 191.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts.  18 Mch 05. 192.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts. 18 Mch 05. 192.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts.  18 Mch 05. 194.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts. 18 Mch 05. 194.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts.  18 Mch 05. 188.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts. 18 Mch 05. 188.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts.  18 Mch 05. 185.jpg

Maesa lanceolata--So.Africa. Mpumal. Moodie Mts. 18 Mch 05. 185.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa novocaledonica, JMunzinger4782--New Caledonia. Aoupinie. 15 Nov 07. 492.jpg

Maesa novocaledonica, JMunzinger4782--New Caledonia. Aoupinie. 15 Nov 07. 492.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa novocaledonica, Munzinger, J 4782--New Caledonia, Aoupinie, 15 Nov 2007  203 (2).jpg

Maesa novocaledonica, Munzinger, J 4782--New Caledonia, Aoupinie, 15 Nov 2007 203 (2).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Maesa novocaledonica, Munzinger, J 4782--New Caledonia, Aoupinie, 15 Nov 2007  203 (3).jpg

Maesa novocaledonica, Munzinger, J 4782--New Caledonia, Aoupinie, 15 Nov 2007 203 (3).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Maesa novocaledonica, JMunzinger4782--New Caledonia. Aoupinie. 15 Nov 07. 493.jpg

Maesa novocaledonica, JMunzinger4782--New Caledonia. Aoupinie. 15 Nov 07. 493.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa novocaledonica, JMunzinger4782--New Caledonia. Aoupinie. 15 Nov 07. 484.jpg

Maesa novocaledonica, JMunzinger4782--New Caledonia. Aoupinie. 15 Nov 07. 484.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa novocaledonica, JMunzinger4782--New Caledonia. Aoupinie. 15 Nov 07. 485.jpg

Maesa novocaledonica, JMunzinger4782--New Caledonia. Aoupinie. 15 Nov 07. 485.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Maesa novocaledonica, Munzinger, J 4782--New Caledonia, Aoupinie, 15 Nov 2007  203 (4).jpg

Maesa novocaledonica, Munzinger, J 4782--New Caledonia, Aoupinie, 15 Nov 2007 203 (4).jpg

By Sharon R. Christoph

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Native to 33 botanical countries across Africa and Temperate Asia (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 16 occurrences across 10 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

July 11, 2004

Location

Kenya, Kiambu, Limuru (Brackenhurst Botanic Garden)

Location Remarks

Town of Limuru, about 30 miles northwest of Nairobi.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Munzinger J., et al. 4782

November 15, 2007

Location

New Caledonia, North

-21.32175, 165.0745

Location Remarks

Avangui, ca. 2.5 km W of Forêt Français on RPN 1, on N side of road at crossing over Creek Hervouet. Sclerophyllous forest on calcareous substrate with some ultramafic colluvium.

Collectors

Jerome Munzinger, Porter P. Lowry II, Chrissen Gemmill, Jean-Noel Labat, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

R. Ranaivojaona 1574

November 11, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Diana, Antsiranana (Ambatozavavy)

-13.413056, 48.335556

Location Remarks

Nosy Be, SE corner of island in Lokobe Forest. Along sandy beach. Specimens preserved in alcohol.

Collectors

Rolland Ranaivojaona

No collection number

October 2, 2003

Location

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal (Hibiscus Coast NU)

-31.006667, 30.177222

Location Remarks

Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, west of Port Edward. Rock outcrop in grassland along the south rim of the gorge.

Collectors

No collectors specified

No collection number

February 2, 2010

Location

Australia, Tasmania (Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden)

Location Remarks

Queens Domain, Hobart

Collectors

No collectors specified

Manjato, N 161

May 2, 2010

Location

Madagascar, Amaroni Mania (Antoetra)

-20.7875, 47.33

Location Remarks

Andalanisakaivo. Ivato. Savane à 3km du village.

Collectors

N. Manjato, Ando Ramahefaharivelo, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Désiré Ravelonarivo, Reza Ludovic, Jacky Andriantiana

87.0314

February 11, 2003

Location

United States, California, Alameda County (Berkeley, UC Berkeley Botanical Garden)

37.87544, -122.238724

Location Remarks

Strawberry Canyon, University of California campus, city of Berkeley

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson C., Christoph S.R. s.n.

March 18, 2005

Location

South Africa, Mpumalanga (Umjindi NU)

-25.795278, 31.085278

Location Remarks

Southeast of Barberton on highway R40 toward Swaziland. Saddleback Pass in Moodie Mountains.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Regalado, J 1685

April 11, 2009

Location

Vietnam, Quang Tri, Da Krong (Tà Rụt, Húc Nghì)

16.483333, 107.011111

Location Remarks

Huc Ngi Commune, Dakrong Nature Reserve,

Collectors

Jacinto (Jack) C. Regalado, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Nguyen Sinh Khang

Chamchumroon, V 5560

November 10, 2012

Location

Thailand, Chiang Mai, Fang (Fang, Pong Nam Ron)

20.057194, 99.142528

Location Remarks

Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park. Trail beyond park headquarters toward the main peak (Pha Hom Pok). 2153 m elev.

Collectors

Voradol Chamchumroon, Martin W. Callmander, Jacinto (Jack) C. Regalado, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Davidson, Nikhom Ritphet, S. Sirimongkol

Notes

Tree 4 m.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Family

Primulaceae

Genus

Maesa

Specific Epithet

lanceolata

Authorship

Forssk.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 0.4

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.0

Global rank

#319,760 of 335,497

Top 96%

Extinction probability

6%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →