Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cylindrocarpa
ID:
1291067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hadj-Moust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 103: 473 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290405



Common Names

  • Cylindrical-fruited Maerua
  • Maerua cylindrocarpa
  • Bellflower


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Description

Maerua cylindrocarpa (also called Cylindrical-fruited Maerua, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Maerua cylindrocarpa is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maerua cylindrocarpa has yellow flowers with five petals and black seeds. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maerua cylindrocarpa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Where to Find Maerua cylindrocarpa

Maerua cylindrocarpa can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Maerua cylindrocarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Maerua cylindrocarpa?

Camel Thorn

What is the natural habitat of Maerua cylindrocarpa?

Dry bushveld, grassland, and savanna

What is the size of Maerua cylindrocarpa?

It can reach a height of 2–4 m (6.6–13.1 ft)

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-5900253: Based on the initial data import
Moustapha Hadj-Moustapha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadj-Moust.' in the authors string.