Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
376462

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) Pax

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 17b: 196 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375794



Common Names

  • Maerua siamensis
  • Siamese Maerua
  • Siamese's Maerua


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Synonyms

  • Maerua mucronata F.N.Williams [unknown]
  • Maerua decandra (Gagnep.) Pax [unknown]
  • Niebuhria siamensis Kurz [unknown]
  • Niebuhria decandra Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Niebuhria mucronata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crateva mucronulata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Maerua siamensis (also called Siamese Maerua, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters in height. It is found in dry savannas, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Maerua siamensis is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Maerua siamensis are small, yellow-green in color, and arranged in small clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maerua siamensis 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 siamensis

Maerua siamensis can be found in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

Maerua siamensis FAQ

What is the growth habit of Maerua siamensis?

Maerua siamensis is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall.

What is the native range of Maerua siamensis?

Maerua siamensis is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the soil type preferred by Maerua siamensis?

Maerua siamensis prefers well-drained, sandy 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,

References

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:147780-1: Based on the initial data import