Status:
valid
Authors:
Montrouz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Lyon, Sect. Sci. , sér. 2, 10: 177 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584498
Common Names
- Capparis artensis
- Artensis Capparis
- Capparis artensis
Description
Capparis artensis (also called Arta Caper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has white flowers with four petals. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Capparis artensis is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, and its fruits, which are edible. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Capparis artensis var. dielsiana (Schltr.) Fici
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Capparis artensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Capparis artensis 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 artensis
Capparis artensis can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Capparis artensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capparis artensis?
Capparis artensis
What type of plant is Capparis artensis?
Shrub
Where is Capparis artensis found?
India
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,