Maerua decumbens

Maerua decumbens is a member of the genus Maerua within the Capparaceae family. This species was first described by Brongn. and later reclassified by DeWolf in 1964. The genus Maerua includes various species found in tropical and subtropical regions. The Capparaceae family, commonly known as the caper family, consists of flowering plants that are often shrubs or trees. The specific epithet 'decumbens' refers to the plant's growth habit, typically lying on the ground with the tips curving upward. No additional morphological or ecological details are provided in the source data.