Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
376369

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn.) DeWolf

Source:
ksu

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 19: 62 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375701



Common Names

  • Maerua decumbens
  • Prostrate Camelthorn
  • Liggendekameldoring


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Synonyms

  • Courbonia brevipilosa Gilg [unknown]
  • Courbonia decumbens Brongn. [unknown]

Description

Maerua decumbens (also called Decumbent Maerua, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Capparaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and its stems are up to 2 m tall. It is native to Africa, and it is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Maerua decumbens is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maerua decumbens has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maerua decumbens is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned back after flowering to keep it looking neat.

Where to Find Maerua decumbens

Maerua decumbens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Maerua decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maerua decumbens?

Maerua decumbens

What is the common name of Maerua decumbens?

Climbing Capparis

What is the natural habitat of Maerua decumbens?

Dry areas of Africa and the Middle East

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Gordon Parker DeWolf (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DeWolf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:147682-1: Based on the initial data import