Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 336 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100502
Common Names
- Juniperifolia Muraltia
- Juniperifolia Bush-Pea
- Juniperifolia Bush-Vetch
Description
Muraltia juniperifolia (also called Juniper-leaved 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 juniperifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Muraltia juniperifolia is a small white or pinkish flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Muraltia juniperifolia can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Muraltia juniperifolia
Muraltia juniperifolia is native to South Africa and is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
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,