Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
gilgii
ID:
376407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 668 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375739



Common Names

  • Maerua gilgii
  • Gilg's Maerua
  • Gilg Maerua


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Synonyms

  • Maerua stenophylla Sprague [unknown]
  • Niebuhria angustifolia Harv. [unknown]
  • Boscia angustifolia Harv. [unknown]
  • Boscia angustifolia sensu Harv. [deprecated]

Description

Maerua gilgii (also called Gilg'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 gilgii is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Maerua gilgii are small, yellow-green in color, and arranged in small clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maerua gilgii 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 gilgii

Maerua gilgii is native to Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Maerua gilgii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maerua gilgii?

Maerua gilgii

What is the common name of Maerua gilgii?

Gilg's Capparis

What is the natural habitat of Maerua gilgii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2371135: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.