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Loureiro

Fl. Cochinch. 2: 385. 1790.

Introduced
Etymology: Greek mazos, breast, alluding to two ridges on abaxial lip of corolla or to nipplelike tubercles at inner throat of corolla in M. pumilus
Synonyms: Hornemannia Willdenow
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 17. Treatment on page 364. Mentioned on page 5, 6, 363, 371.
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Revision as of 19:27, 24 September 2019

Annuals or perennials, stolons absent or present. Stems glabrous or hairy. Racemes: bracts absent. Pedicels present; bracteoles present. Flowers: calyx campanulate to funnelform, lobes lanceolate to slightly ovate; corolla purplish to violet and white or white with throats usually spotted yellow, abaxial lobes 3, forming a prominent, projecting lip, adaxial 2; abaxial throat lined with clavate trichomes; stamens: filaments glabrous, anthers often loosely connate in pairs. Capsules obovoid. Seeds: wings absent. x = 20.

Distribution

e Asia, introduced also in Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Australia.

Discussion

Species ca. 33 (2 in the flora).

Selected References

None.

Key

1 Stolons absent; corollas 7–9 mm. Mazus pumilus
1 Stolons present; corollas 13–22 mm. Mazus miquelii
... more about "Mazus"
Brian R. Keener +
Loureiro +
e Asia +, introduced also in Central America +, South America +, Europe +, Africa +  and Australia. +
Greek mazos, breast, alluding to two ridges on abaxial lip of corolla or to nipplelike tubercles at inner throat of corolla in M. pumilus +
Fl. Cochinch. +
Introduced +
Hornemannia +
Mazaceae +