Maerua afra
Maerua afra (DC.) Pax
Maerua afra is a small tree native to Southern Africa, part of the Capparaceae family. It is distributed along the eastern coast from Knysna, extending inland and northwards through KwaZulu-Natal, Eswatini, the Transvaal, southern Mozambique, and southern Zimbabwe.
Description
Maerua afra (DC.) Pax is a member of the genus Maerua, which includes around 60 species found in Africa and Asia. This species is part of the Capparaceae family, commonly known as the caper family. It is native to Southern Africa and is found in a range that includes coastal and inland regions from Knysna, extending through KwaZulu-Natal, Eswatini, the Transvaal, southern Mozambique, and southern Zimbabwe.
Synonyms
Niebuhria afraNiebuhria avicularisCapparis triphyllaNiebuhria triphyllaMaerua triphyllaMaerua cafraMaerua caffraNiebuhria cafra
