Maesa

(monotypic) Maesa is a genus of flowering plants. It is placed in the family Primulaceae, subfamily Maesoideae, for which it is the sole genus (monotypic). Previously it ws placed in Myrsinaceae, or in a family of its own, Maesaceae. There are about 100 species, the majority of which occur in Malesia, New Guinea, western Asia and the Pacific Islands. These plants are vines, shrubs, and trees up to 12 meters tall. Species include: * * * * * * * * * * * * * Maesa lanceolata * * * * * * * * * * * * Maesa velutina * *

Maesa

(monotypic) Maesa is a genus of flowering plants. It is placed in the family Primulaceae, subfamily Maesoideae, for which it is the sole genus (monotypic). Previously it ws placed in Myrsinaceae, or in a family of its own, Maesaceae. There are about 100 species, the majority of which occur in Malesia, New Guinea, western Asia and the Pacific Islands. These plants are vines, shrubs, and trees up to 12 meters tall. Species include: * * * * * * * * * * * * * Maesa lanceolata * * * * * * * * * * * * Maesa velutina * *