Maerua gilgii
Schinz
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Description
A twiggy shrub, scrambler or small tree. It grows 3-10 m high. The twigs are green. The leaves are simple and do not have stalks. They are very narrowly oval. They are 5-12 cm long by 1 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 6-9. The fruit is broadly oval and 1-5 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. There are 1-5 seeds. They are kidney shaped and 4 mm long.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Namibia, Somalia, Southern Africa, West Africa, Zimbabwe,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Rivierwitbos
References (3)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew.
- Flora of Tropical East Africa.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
