Maerua filiformis (Maerua)

Maerua filiformis (Maerua) green trailing leaves hanging down from thick woody trunk branches plant
Maerua filiformis (Maerua) long green thread-like foliage hangs gracefully from a sturdy woody main stem.

Botanical name: Maerua filiformis

Common name: Maerua

Family: Capparaceae

Origin: Madagascar

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

The fruits are edible and are fermented to make an alcoholic drink.


Maerua filiformis (Maerua) plant with long hanging narrow green stems cascading downward for visual effect.


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