Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
annamensis
ID:
585155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) M.Jacobs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 433 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584487

Common Names

  • Capparis annamensis
  • Annam Capparis
  • Capparis annamensis

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Synonyms

  • Capparis grandiflora annamensis Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Capparis annamensis (also called Vietnamese caper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to Vietnam, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It is a shrub, growing up to 2 m tall, with white flowers and red fruit.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis annamensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Capparis annamensis are white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis annamensis is an evergreen shrub native to Vietnam. 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 annamensis

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

Capparis annamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis annamensis?

Capparis annamensis

What type of plant is Capparis annamensis?

Climbing shrub

Where is Capparis annamensis found?

Vietnam

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2696971: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Marius Jacobs (1929-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jacobs' in the authors string.