Maerua andradae

Maerua andradae is a member of the Capparaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the caper family. The genus Maerua includes several species of shrubs or small trees, often found in tropical and subtropical regions. This species was formally described in 1958 by botanist Wild. It is native to Mozambique and has also been recorded in other parts of the world, indicating a broader global distribution. The species is part of a diverse and ecologically significant plant family known for its economic and medicinal uses in various regions.