Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pseudopetalosa
ID:
376349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilg & Gilg-Ben.) DeWolf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 82 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375681



Common Names

  • Maerua pseudopetalosa
  • False-petalled Camelthorn
  • Valsblaarkameldoring


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Synonyms

  • Courbonia pseudopetalosa Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Courbonia virgata Brongn. [unknown]

Description

Maerua pseudopetalosa (also called False-petal Maerua, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, needle-like leaves. It grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maerua pseudopetalosa 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 pseudopetalosa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once established, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Maerua pseudopetalosa

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

Maerua pseudopetalosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maerua pseudopetalosa?

Maerua pseudopetalosa

What type of plant is Maerua pseudopetalosa?

Shrub

Where is Maerua pseudopetalosa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2371060: Based on the initial data import
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.
Gordon Parker DeWolf (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DeWolf' in the authors string.