Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
maranguensis
ID:
713649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 303 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712982



Common Names

  • Maranguensis Gymnosporia
  • Marangu Gymnosporia
  • Marangu Spike-thorn


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Description

Gymnosporia maranguensis (also called East African Cedar, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya, and is found in montane forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosporia maranguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to stabilize sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnosporia maranguensis has small white flowers, with four petals, and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosporia maranguensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright spot with plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Gymnosporia maranguensis

Gymnosporia maranguensis is native to Tanzania, where it is found in the provinces of Kilimanjaro and Tanga.

Gymnosporia maranguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosporia maranguensis?

Gymnosporia maranguensis

What are the common names of Gymnosporia maranguensis?

Common names of Gymnosporia maranguensis include wild medlar, wild quince, and wild pear

What is the natural habitat of Gymnosporia maranguensis?

Gymnosporia maranguensis is native to South Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas

Species in the Gymnosporia genus

Gymnosporia jinyangensis, Gymnosporia orbiculata, Gymnosporia acuminata, Gymnosporia addat, Gymnosporia alaternifolia, Gymnosporia andongensis, Gymnosporia annobonensis, Gymnosporia arbutifolia, Gymnosporia arenicola, Gymnosporia bachmannii, Gymnosporia bailadillana, Gymnosporia baumii, Gymnosporia benguelensis, Gymnosporia beniensis, Gymnosporia berberoides, Gymnosporia bonii, Gymnosporia brevipetala, Gymnosporia buchananii, Gymnosporia buxifolia, Gymnosporia buxifolioides, Gymnosporia capitata, Gymnosporia cassinoides, Gymnosporia chevalieri, Gymnosporia commiphoroides, Gymnosporia cortii, Gymnosporia crataegina, Gymnosporia crenata, Gymnosporia devenishii, Gymnosporia dhofarensis, Gymnosporia divaricata, Gymnosporia diversifolia, Gymnosporia drummondii, Gymnosporia elliptica, Gymnosporia emarginata, Gymnosporia engleriana, Gymnosporia falconeri, Gymnosporia forsskaoliana, Gymnosporia fruticosa, Gymnosporia gariepensis, Gymnosporia glaucophylla, Gymnosporia gracilipes, Gymnosporia gracilis, Gymnosporia grandifolia, Gymnosporia grossularia, Gymnosporia gurueensis, Gymnosporia hainanensis, Gymnosporia harenensis, Gymnosporia harlandii, Gymnosporia harveyana, Gymnosporia heterophylla,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,