Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
elsieae
ID:
1101135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paiva

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 13: 458 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100473

Common Names

  • Elsie's Muraltia
  • Elsie's Bush-Pea
  • Elsie's Bush-Vetch

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Description

Muraltia elsieae (also called Elsie's Muraltia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and in fynbos vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Muraltia elsieae has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Muraltia elsieae are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Muraltia elsieae

Muraltia elsieae can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Species in the Muraltia genus

Muraltia langebergensis, Muraltia lancifolia, Muraltia ericifolia, Muraltia leptorhiza, Muraltia spinosa, Muraltia acerosa, Muraltia acicularis, Muraltia acipetala, Muraltia aciphylla, Muraltia alba, Muraltia alopecuroides, Muraltia alticola, Muraltia angulosa, Muraltia angustiflora, Muraltia arachnoidea, Muraltia aspalatha, Muraltia aspalathoides, Muraltia asparagifolia, Muraltia barkerae, Muraltia bolusii, Muraltia brachyceras, Muraltia brachypetala, Muraltia striata, Muraltia caledonensis, Muraltia calycina, Muraltia capensis, Muraltia carnosa, Muraltia chamaepitys, Muraltia ciliaris, Muraltia cliffortiifolia, Muraltia collina, Muraltia commutata, Muraltia comptonii, Muraltia concava, Muraltia crassifolia, Muraltia curvipetala, Muraltia cuspifolia, Muraltia cyclolopha, Muraltia decipiens, Muraltia demissa, Muraltia depressa, Muraltia diabolica, Muraltia dispersa, Muraltia divaricata, Muraltia dumosa, Muraltia elsieae, Muraltia empetroides, Muraltia empleuridioides, Muraltia ericaefolia, Muraltia ericoides,

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,