Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
maroccana
ID:
1059540

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ball) Font Quer & Rothm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Broteria, Ser. Trimestr. 9: 149 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001058878



Common Names

  • Maroccana
  • Maroccana Tree
  • Maroccana Wood


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Description

Amphithalea maroccana (also called 'Moroccan False Indigo', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to North Africa, and is found in dry, open habitats. It is a shrub with purple flowers and pinnately compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Amphithalea maroccana is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for fuel and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Amphithalea maroccana are yellow and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphithalea maroccana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Amphithalea maroccana

Amphithalea maroccana can be found in Morocco.

Species in the Amphithalea genus

Amphithalea alba, Amphithalea axillaris, Amphithalea biovulata, Amphithalea bodkinii, Amphithalea concava, Amphithalea cuneifolia, Amphithalea ericifolia, Amphithalea fourcadei, Amphithalea imbricata, Amphithalea intermedia, Amphithalea micrantha, Amphithalea oppositifolia, Amphithalea phylicoides, Amphithalea sericea, Amphithalea speciosa, Amphithalea stokoei, Amphithalea tomentosa, Amphithalea violacea, Amphithalea virgata, Amphithalea williamsonii, Amphithalea perplexa, Amphithalea bowiei, Amphithalea bullata, Amphithalea cedarbergensis, Amphithalea ciliaris, Amphithalea cymbifolia, Amphithalea dahlgrenii, Amphithalea flava, Amphithalea minima, Amphithalea monticola, Amphithalea muirii, Amphithalea muraltioides, Amphithalea obtusiloba, Amphithalea pageae, Amphithalea purpurea, Amphithalea rostrata, Amphithalea spinosa, Amphithalea tortilis, Amphithalea vlokii, Amphithalea ericaefolia, Amphithalea villosa, Amphithalea maroccana, Amphithalea tapetiformis, Amphithalea esterhuyseniae, Amphithalea ornata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13056953: Based on the initial data import
Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.