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Floral biology and pollination in Maerua oblongifolia Forssk. (A. Rich.) (Capparaceae), a dry season blooming woody climbing shrub

Maerua oblongifolia is a woody climbing bushy dry season blooming shrub. Its flowers are hermaphroditic, nectariferous, aromatic and bee-pollinated. Fruit set rate is very low indicating pollination limitation, pollinator limitation and self-incompatibility. Fruits are pulpy and indehiscent; exposure of seeds

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