Maerua erlangeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erlangeriana
ID:
376399
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & Gilg-Ben.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 255 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375731
Common Names
- Maerua erlangeriana
- Erlanger's Maerua
- Erlanger Maerua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maerua erlangeriana (also called Erlanger's 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 erlangeriana has been used as a food source in Africa, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Maerua erlangeriana are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maerua erlangeriana 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 erlangeriana
Maerua erlangeriana is native to Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Maerua erlangeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maerua erlangeriana?
Maerua erlangeriana
What is the common name of Maerua erlangeriana?
Erlanger's Capparis
What is the natural habitat of Maerua erlangeriana?
Dry savannas and rocky hillsides
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
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Charlotte Gilg-Benedict (1872-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg-Ben.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:147693-1: Based on the initial data import