Maerua erlangeriana Gilg & Gilg-Ben.

M. Thulin et al. Flora of Somalia, Vol. 1-4 [updated 2008] https://plants.jstor.org/collection/FLOS

Type

S1, “Doke” at “Ganale” R., Ellenbeck 2262 (B holo.)

Morphology General Habit

Shrub, 0.5–1.5 m tall, stems and leaves densely pubescent

Morphology Leaves

Leaves simple; blade ovate to oblong, 25–45 x 10–21 mm, rounded to emarginate and mucronate at the apex, midrib and lateral nerves prominent beneath; petiole 5–7 mm long

Morphology Reproductive morphology Inflorescences

Flowers single in upper leaf axils or in short racemes; pedicel 10–20 mm long

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Receptacle

Receptacle cylindrical, widening upwards, c. 10 mm long

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Calyx

Sepals c. 15 mm long

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Corolla

Petals absent

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Androecium Stamens

Stamens numerous; androgynophore exceeding receptacle by c. 2 mm

Morphology Reproductive morphology Flowers Gynoecium Ovary

Ovary linear, c. 5 mm long; gynophore c. 15–25 mm long

Morphology Reproductive morphology Fruits

Young fruit cylindrical.

Distribution

S1, 3 not known elsewhere.

Ecology

Altitude range c. 50–150 m.