Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
376336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wild

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 32: 46 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375668



Common Names

  • Maerua salicifolia
  • Willow-leaved Camelthorn
  • Wilgblaarkameldoring


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Description

Maerua salicifolia (also called Willow-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 salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maerua salicifolia 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 salicifolia is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Maerua salicifolia

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

Maerua salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maerua salicifolia?

Maerua salicifolia

What type of plant is Maerua salicifolia?

Shrub

Where is Maerua salicifolia 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,