Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
376489

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 503 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375821



Common Names

  • Morisonia americana
  • American Morisonia
  • American's Morisonia


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Synonyms

  • Morisonia johnstonii Urb. [unknown]
  • Capparis morisonia Sw. [unknown]
  • Capparis racemosa Mill. [unknown]
  • Morisonia elliptica Rusby [unknown]
  • Morisonia americana subpeltata Griseb. ex Eggers [unknown]

Description

Morisonia americana (also called American Morisonia, 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

Morisonia americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a flavoring in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Morisonia americana 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

Morisonia americana 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 Morisonia americana

Morisonia americana can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Morisonia americana FAQ

What is the growth habit of Morisonia americana?

Morisonia americana is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall.

What is the native range of Morisonia americana?

Morisonia americana is native to North America.

What is the soil type preferred by Morisonia americana?

Morisonia americana prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

Species in the Morisonia genus

Morisonia multiflora, Morisonia americana, Morisonia flexuosa, Morisonia oblongifolia, Morisonia salicifolia, Morisonia asperifolia, Morisonia tafallana, Morisonia tenuisiliqua, Morisonia frondosa, Morisonia domingensis, Morisonia mirifica, Morisonia lundellii, Morisonia peruviana, Morisonia elegans, Morisonia tarapotensis, Morisonia dolichopoda, Morisonia tweedieana, Morisonia ecuadorica, Morisonia urbani, Morisonia coimbrana, Morisonia ferruginea, Morisonia sprucei, Morisonia yunckeri, Morisonia singularis, Morisonia mollicella, Morisonia hastata, Morisonia odoratissmia, Morisonia pulcherrima, Morisonia humilis, Morisonia nemorosa, Morisonia crotonoides, Morisonia pittieri, Morisonia matogrossensis, Morisonia heydeana, Morisonia yco, Morisonia atamisquea, Morisonia cuatrecasasiana, Morisonia sessilis, Morisonia incana, Morisonia speciosa, Morisonia valerabella, Morisonia calciphila, Morisonia dressleri, Morisonia polyantha, Morisonia lineata, Morisonia stenopetala, Morisonia tuxtlensis, Morisonia petiolaris, Morisonia paradoxa, Morisonia martiana,

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