Paul Maas

Dutch botanist.

Paulus Johannes Maria "Paul" Maas (born 27 February 1939, in Arnhem) is a botanist from the Netherlands and a specialist in the flora of the neotropics.

Abbreviations: Maas
Occupations: university teacher, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: Kingdom of the Netherlands
Languages: Dutch
Dates: 1939-02-27T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Arnhem
Direct attributions: 356 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 381 plants, 0 fungi

356 plants attributed, 25 plants contributed to381 plants:

Annickia Setten & Maas 1990
plant genus in the annonaceae family
Annickia is a genus of plant in family Annonaceae. Every species of this genus is native to continental Africa, from west Tropical Africa to Tanzania.
Costus osae (Red Rose Ginger) Maas & H.Maas 1997
vulnerable plant species in the costaceae family
Costus osae is a species of flowering plant in the family Costaceae. One of many rare tropical plants in the Costus family, Costus osae is a species native to Costa Rica described in 1997 by Paul Maas and Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer. It has also been reported from Colombia. This plant has thick stems with large green fuzzy leaves. It grows to an average height of about four feet and produces thick clusters of bright red bracts. It is rare as a garden plant or houseplant in the United States and it is speculated to be hardy in zones 9–10. Costus osae is named for the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica,
Renealmia alpinia (Jenjibre-de-jardin) (Rottb.) Maas 1976
perennial plant species in the zingiberaceae family
Renealmia alpinia is a flowering plant species native to the Americas, where it grows from southern Mexico through much of South America, though not in the Southern Cone. It can also be found on several Caribbean islands. In Quechua it is called misk'i p'anqa (misk'i sweet; honey, p'anqa bract, "sweet bract" or "honey bract"). The name alludes to R. alpinia's value as a culinary herb, especially for flavoring fish. Among Spanish-speakers this species is known as jenjibre-de-jardin ("garden ginger"). Both jenjibre-de-jardin and ginger (Zingiber officinale) are in the family Zingiberaceae.
Annickia chlorantha (African Yellowwood) (Oliv.) Setten & Maas 1990
medicinal plant species in the annonaceae family
Annickia chlorantha is a tree that grows up to 25 meters tall, it belongs to the Annonaceae family. An important tree used in traditional medical practices for the treatment of malaria and various diseases in Nigeria and Cameroon; oil extracted from stem barks and leaves of the species and Annickia affinis, its more common close kin have been widely studied. The species is sometimes credited by the generic name, Enantia chlorantha.
Monocostus uniflorus (Poepp. ex Petersen) Maas 1968
plant species in the costaceae family
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Duguetia sooretamae Maas 1999
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Duguetia bahiensis Maas 1993
vulnerable plant species in the annonaceae family
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Costus productus Gleason ex Maas 1975
plant species in the costaceae family
Costus productus, known as orange tulip ginger, dwarf orange ginger, or green mountain spiral flag, is a species of plant in the Costaceae family. Costus productus is native to South Colombia and Peru. Costus productus var. strigosis is a hairy variety from southern Colombia, while Costus productus var. productus is a smooth variety from Peru. The cultivated forms of Costus productus are all C. productus var. productus, and there are several different cultivars. The flowers of Costus productus are edible. The Yanesha people use Costus productus along with Bactris gasipaes and Bromelia species
Costus curvibracteatus Maas 1975
plant species in the costaceae family
Costus curvibracteatus is a tropical rhizomatous perennial native to Costa Rica and Panama.
Costus chartaceus Maas 1972
plant species in the costaceae family
Costus chartaceus, commonly known as the Christmas costus, is a perennial plant with a red inflorescence first described by Paul Maas in 1972. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador but cultivated as an ornamental in other regions. It is not winter hardy. Costus chartaceus is similar in appearance to Costus prancei and Costus sprucei. Costus chartaceus is known locally as Caña agria in Spanish, Allpala-shangu in Quichua, Tentemokagi in Huaorani, Úntuntup in Achuar and Jivaro, and Virucaspi in an unidentified language.
Xylopia nervosa (R.E.Fr.) Maas 1993
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Triuridopsis H.Maas & Maas 1994
plant genus in the triuridaceae family
Triuridopsis is a genus of parasitic flowering plants in the family Triuridaceae. It has two known species, both native to western South America. Triuridopsis intermedia T.Franke, Beenken & C.Hahn - Bolivia Triuridopsis peruviana H.Maas & Maas - Peru
Duguetia trunciflora Maas & A.H.Gentry 1996
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Duguetia sessilis (Vell.) Maas 1994
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Duguetia confusa Maas 1996
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Duguetia chrysocarpa Maas 1999
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Costus woodsonii (Scarlet Spiral-ginger) Maas 1972
plant species in the costaceae family
Costus woodsonii, the red button ginger or scarlet spiral flag, is a species of flowering plant in the family Costaceae, native to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. A rhizomatous geophytic perennial, it is recommended for coastal gardens, borders, containers, and general wet, tropical garden applications. It is more widely cultivated than other species of Costus. Costus woodsonii was first described by Paul Maas in 1972 and is named for Robert Woodson of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Costus woodsonii flowers all year round. Unlike other Costaceae, Costus woodsonii can grow in
Costus montanus Maas 1972
plant species in the costaceae family
Costus montanus is a near threatened species of plant endemic to Costa Rica. It grows in moist cloud forests at middle altitudes, in the shade and along streams. Costus montanus was first described by Paul Maas in 1972. Costus montanus is sometimes confused with other Costus species such as Costus barbatus and Costus ricus.
Costus glaucus Maas 1975
plant species in the costaceae family
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Costus allenii Maas 1972
perennial plant species in the costaceae family
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Xylopia egleriana Aristeg. ex Maas 1993
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Xylopia cayennensis (Black Maho) Maas 1993
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Pseudoxandra bahiensis Maas 1986
vulnerable plant species in the annonaceae family
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Guatteria trichocarpa Erkens & Maas 2008
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Guatteria ramiflora (D.R.Simpson) Erkens & Maas 2008
plant species in the annonaceae family
Guatteria ramiflora is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Peru.
Guatteria friesiana (W.A.Rodrigues) Erkens & Maas 2008
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Duguetia tuberculata Maas 1996
plant species in the annonaceae family
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Duguetia subcordata Maas & J.A.C.Dam 1996
endangered plant species in the annonaceae family
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Duguetia scottmorii Maas 1996
endangered plant species in the annonaceae family
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Duguetia ruboides Maas & He 1999
plant species in the annonaceae family
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