Maerua schinzii
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Photo: Bart Wursten
Road to Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Road to Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Road to Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Road to Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
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| Synonyms: |
Maerua arenicola Gilg |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
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| Habitat: | Along dry riverbeds, at the base of hills and on rocky outcrops. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Namibia (incl. Caprivi), Botswana and Cape Provinces South Africa. |
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| Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
| Literature: |
Curtis, B.A. & Mannheimer, C.A. (2005). Tree Atlas of Namibia National Botanic Research Institute, Windhoek Pages 106 - 107. (Includes a picture). Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 45. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Maerua schinziiAfrican Plant Database: Maerua schinzii
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