Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
376319

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 32 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375651



Common Names

  • Maerua oblongifolia
  • Oblong-leaved Maerua
  • Oblong-leaved Tree


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Synonyms

  • Maerua amphilahensis Terrac. [unknown]
  • Maerua albomarginata Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Maerua lanzae Fiori [unknown]
  • Maerua rogeonii A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Maerua scebelensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Maerua dasyura Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Maerua dolichobotrys Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Maerua virgata Gilg [unknown]
  • Niebuhria oblongifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Streblocarpus angustifolia Endl. [unknown]
  • Streblocarpus oblongifolia Endl. [unknown]
  • Streblocarpus ovalifolia Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Streblocarpus scabra Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Capparis heteroclita Roxb. [unknown]
  • Capparis heterogenea Roxb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Capparis mithridatica Forssk. [unknown]
  • Capparis oblongifolia Forssk. [unknown]
  • Crateva oblongifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Maerua angustifolia A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Maerua scabra Cambess. [unknown]
  • Maerua ovalifolia Cambess. [unknown]
  • Niebuhria arenaria DC. [unknown]
  • Maerua oblongifolia glabra (Hook.f. & Thomson) N.C.Nair [unknown]
  • Maerua oblongifolia scabra (Hook.f. & Thomson) N.C.Nair [unknown]

Description

Maerua oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved maerua, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa and Madagascar. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Maerua oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maerua oblongifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maerua oblongifolia is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Maerua oblongifolia

Maerua oblongifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Maerua oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maerua oblongifolia?

Maerua oblongifolia

What type of plant is Maerua oblongifolia?

Shrub

Where is Maerua oblongifolia native to?

Africa

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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