Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
585126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 2: 585 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584458

Common Names

  • Capparis acutifolia
  • Sharp-Leaved Capparis
  • Capparis acutifolia

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Synonyms

  • Capparis chinensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Capparis kikuchii Hayata [unknown]
  • Capparis leptophylla Hayata [unknown]
  • Capparis membranacea Gardner & Champ. [unknown]
  • Capparis membranacea angustissima Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Capparis tenuifolia Hayata [unknown]
  • Capparis membranacea puberula B.S.Sun [unknown]

Description

Capparis acutifolia (also called Sharp-Leaved Caper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is an evergreen shrub, meaning it has green leaves all year round, and has long, thin, green leaves. It produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative item in terrariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Capparis acutifolia sub. bodinieri (H.Lév.) M.Jacobs
Capparis acutifolia sub. sabiifolia (Hook.f. & Thomson) M.Jacobs
Capparis acutifolia sub. viminea M.Jacobs

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capparis acutifolia has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis acutifolia is an evergreen shrub native to India. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect sunlight. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, as it can suffer from root rot if overwatered.

Where to Find Capparis acutifolia

Capparis acutifolia can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Capparis acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis acutifolia?

Capparis acutifolia

What is the natural habitat of Capparis acutifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

What are the care requirements of Capparis acutifolia?

Capparis acutifolia requires bright, indirect light and regular misting with distilled water.

Species in the Capparis genus

Capparis spinosa, Capparis acutifolia, Capparis annamensis, Capparis arborea, Capparis artensis, Capparis assamica, Capparis beneolens, Capparis bodinieri, Capparis brachybotrya, Capparis brassii, Capparis brevisiliqua, Capparis brevispina, Capparis burmanica, Capparis buwaldae, Capparis callophylla, Capparis canescens, Capparis cantoniensis, Capparis cartilaginea, Capparis cataphyllosa, Capparis chingiana, Capparis chrysomeia, Capparis cinerea, Capparis cleghornii, Capparis corymbosa, Capparis cucurbitina, Capparis cuneiformis, Capparis dasyphylla, Capparis decidua, Capparis diffusa, Capparis dioica, Capparis divaricata, Capparis diversifolia, Capparis echinocarpa, Capparis elaeagnifolia, Capparis erycibe, Capparis erythrocarpos, Capparis fascicularis, Capparis fengii, Capparis flavicans, Capparis floribunda, Capparis floribunda, Capparis fohaiensis, Capparis fontanesii, Capparis formosana, Capparis fusifera, Capparis grandidiera, Capparis grandiflora, Capparis grandis, Capparis hainanensis, Capparis henryi,

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

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