Muraltia is a genus of plants in the milkwort family (Polygalaceae) which is native to Southern and Eastern Africa. Most species are endemic to South Africa and 1 species is naturalized in Australia. It is named after Johnnes von Muralt, a Swiss botanist and surgeon.In 2006, the genus Nylandtia, which contained 2 species, was merged into Muraltia. The 2 species formerly part of Nylandtia, Muraltia scoparia and Muraltia spinosa. Nylandtia are commonly known as 'Tortoise berry' plants ('skilpadbessie'). ...