Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 3: 273 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584571
Common Names
- Capparis cartilaginea
- Cartilaginous Capparis
- Cartilaginous Capers
Synonyms
- Capparis antanossarum Baill. [unknown]
- Capparis exstipulata J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
- Capparis galeata Fresen. [unknown]
- Capparis galeata lanceolata Blatt. [unknown]
- Capparis galeata montana Schweinf. [unknown]
- Capparis inermis Forssk. [unknown]
- Capparis inermis Turra [unknown]
- Capparis pyracantha Bojer [unknown]
- Capparis spinosa cartilaginea (Decne.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
- Capparis spinosa galeata (Fresen.) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
- Capparis uncinata Edgew. [unknown]
- Capparis spinosa pyracantha (Bojer) H.Perrier [unknown]
Description
Capparis cartilaginea (also called cartilaginous caper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky habitats, on dry hillsides, and in garrigues.
Uses & Benefits
Capparis cartilaginea 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 cartilaginea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Capparis cartilaginea 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 cartilaginea
Capparis cartilaginea can be found in tropical Africa.
Capparis cartilaginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capparis cartilaginea?
Capparis cartilaginea
What is the common name of Capparis cartilaginea?
Cartilaginous Caper
What is the natural habitat of Capparis cartilaginea?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,