Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
schinzii
ID:
376347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 14: 303 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375679



Common Names

  • Maerua schinzii
  • Schinz's Camelthorn
  • Schinz se Kameldoring


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Synonyms

  • Maerua arenicola Gilg [unknown]

Description

Maerua schinzii (also called Schinz's 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 schinzii is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maerua schinzii 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 schinzii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Maerua schinzii

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

Maerua schinzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maerua schinzii?

Maerua schinzii

What type of plant is Maerua schinzii?

Shrub

Where is Maerua schinzii 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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