Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
375965

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 254 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375297



Common Names

  • Maerua Angolensis
  • Angolan Boxthorn
  • Angolan Maerua


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Synonyms

  • Maerua lucida Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Maerua retusa Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Maerua currorii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Maerua bukobensis Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Maerua emarginata Schinz [unknown]
  • Maerua tomentosa Pax [unknown]
  • Maerua senegalensis R.Br. [unknown]
  • Maerua thomsonii T.Anderson [unknown]
  • Maerua angolensis angolensis [unknown]

Description

Maerua angolensis (also called Angolan Capparis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Maerua angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate drought and poor soil. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Maerua angolensis sub. socotrana (Schweinf. ex Balf.f.) Kers
Maerua angolensis var. subtomentosa Wilczek
Maerua angolensis var. africana Kers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maerua angolensis is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maerua angolensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Maerua angolensis

Maerua angolensis can be found in Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Maerua angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maerua angolensis?

Maerua angolensis

What type of plant is Maerua angolensis?

It is a shrub

Where does Maerua angolensis grow?

It grows in dry areas of Africa

Species in the Maerua genus

Maerua andradae, Maerua angolensis, Maerua oblongifolia, Maerua paniculata, Maerua parvifolia, Maerua juncea, Maerua salicifolia, Maerua robynsii, Maerua scandens, Maerua schinzii, Maerua pseudopetalosa, Maerua pubescens, Maerua puccionii, Maerua crassifolia, Maerua candida, Maerua decumbens, Maerua duchesnei, Maerua dewaillyi, Maerua buxifolia, Maerua boranensis, Maerua brunnescens, Maerua caffra, Maerua elegans, Maerua homblei, Maerua erlangeriana, Maerua gilgiana, Maerua gilgii, Maerua siamensis, Maerua somalensis, Maerua kaokoensis, Maerua purpurascens, Maerua arenaria, Maerua apetala, Maerua mungaii, Maerua nuda, Maerua filiformis, Maerua cylindrocarpa, Maerua humbertii, Maerua baillonii, Maerua brevipetiolata, Maerua cafra, Maerua nervosa, Maerua racemulosa, Maerua rosmarinoides, Maerua sessiliflora, Maerua kirkii, Maerua prittwitzii, Maerua grantii, Maerua friesii, Maerua emini,

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,