Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
1266301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) M.Jacobs

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 207 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265639



Common Names

  • Maerua Apetala
  • Apetala Maerua
  • Apetala Maeruas


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Description

Maerua apetala (also called Maerua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Capparaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite, and deciduous leaves. It is native to Africa, and its habitats include tropical dry forests, tropical moist lowland forests, and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maerua apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maerua apetala has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maerua apetala is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Maerua apetala

Maerua apetala is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Maerua apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maerua apetala?

Maerua apetala

What is the common name of Maerua apetala?

Maerua apetala

What is the natural habitat of Maerua apetala?

Tropical forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50218072: Based on the initial data import
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Marius Jacobs (1929-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jacobs' in the authors string.