Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mungaii
ID:
1278288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 744 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277626



Common Names

  • Maerua Mungaii
  • Mungai's Maerua
  • Maerua


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Description

Maerua mungaii (also called Munga Tree, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow, globular flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Maerua mungaii is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maerua mungaii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maerua mungaii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Maerua mungaii

Maerua mungaii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Maerua mungaii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maerua mungaii?

Maerua mungaii

What is the natural habitat of Maerua mungaii?

It is native to the tropical forests of eastern Africa.

What are the growth requirements of Maerua mungaii?

It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.

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,

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