Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
somalensis
ID:
376465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(2): 235 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375797

Common Names

  • Maerua somalensis
  • Somali Maerua
  • Somali's Maerua

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Description

Maerua somalensis (also called Somali 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 somalensis 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 somalensis 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 somalensis 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 somalensis

Maerua somalensis can be found in East Africa, including Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

Maerua somalensis FAQ

What is the growth habit of Maerua somalensis?

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

What is the native range of Maerua somalensis?

Maerua somalensis is native to East Africa.

What is the soil type preferred by Maerua somalensis?

Maerua somalensis 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,