Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cantoniensis
ID:
585234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 330 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584566

Common Names

  • Capparis cantoniensis
  • Canton Capparis
  • Canton Capers

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Synonyms

  • Olofuton racemosum Raf. [unknown]
  • Capparis ambigua Kurz [unknown]
  • Capparis celebica Miq. [unknown]
  • Capparis gomeziana Steud. [unknown]
  • Capparis hasseltiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Capparis pumila Champ. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Capparis pumila arfeuilleana Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Capparis punctata Wall. [unknown]
  • Capparis salaccensis Blume [unknown]
  • Capparis sciaphila Hance [unknown]
  • Cudrania bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Vanieria bodinieri (H.Lév.) Chun [unknown]

Description

Capparis cantoniensis (also called Canton caper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky habitats, on dry hillsides, and in garrigues.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis cantoniensis is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, and its fruits, which are edible. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Capparis cantoniensis is white in color and has four petals. The seed of this plant is small and round. The seedlings of this plant are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis cantoniensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Capparis cantoniensis

Capparis cantoniensis can be found in tropical Africa.

Capparis cantoniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis cantoniensis?

Capparis cantoniensis

What type of plant is Capparis cantoniensis?

Climbing shrub

Where is Capparis cantoniensis 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,

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