Muraltia is a genus of plants in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae) which is native to Southern and Eastern Africa.[2][3][4] Most of the species are endemic to South Africa, and one species is naturalized in Australia.[5] It is named after Johannes von Muralt, a Swiss botanist and surgeon.[6]
In 2006 the genus Nylandtia, which contained two species, was merged into Muraltia.[7] The two species formerly part of Nylandtia are Muraltia scoparia and Muraltia spinosa. Nylandtia are commonly known as "Tortoise berry" plants ("skilpadbessie"). This is because of the bright edible berries that they produce, which are relished by the tortoise species of the fynbos.[1]
Muraltia are perennial, ericoid shrublets or shrubs. Their small flowers and sessile or have short stalks.[8] usually have 3 petals and 5 sepals which are usually subequal. Their fruits contain 2 seeds. Their capsules are flat, membranous, and usually 4-horned. Its seeds are pubescent.[4][9]
As of July 2020, there are 118 accepted Muraltia species:[4]
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) Muraltia is a genus of plants in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae) which is native to Southern and Eastern Africa. Most of the species are endemic to South Africa, and one species is naturalized in Australia. It is named after Johannes von Muralt, a Swiss botanist and surgeon.
In 2006 the genus Nylandtia, which contained two species, was merged into Muraltia. The two species formerly part of Nylandtia are Muraltia scoparia and Muraltia spinosa. Nylandtia are commonly known as "Tortoise berry" plants ("skilpadbessie"). This is because of the bright edible berries that they produce, which are relished by the tortoise species of the fynbos.
Muraltia es un género de plantas con flores perteneciente a la familia Polygalaceae. Comprende 201 especies.
Muraltia es un género de plantas con flores perteneciente a la familia Polygalaceae. Comprende 201 especies.
Muraltia é um género botânico pertencente à família Polygalaceae[1].
Muraltia é um género botânico pertencente à família Polygalaceae.
«Muraltia — World Flora Online». www.worldfloraonline.org. Consultado em 19 de agosto de 2020Muraltia là một chi thực vật có hoa trong họ Zygophyllaceae.[1]
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