Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
585252

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Jacobs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 444 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584584

Common Names

  • Capparis cinerea
  • Ashy Capparis
  • Ashy Capers

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Description

Capparis cinerea (also called Caper Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and small, edible fruits. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis cinerea 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 cinerea 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 cinerea 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 cinerea

Capparis cinerea can be found in tropical Africa.

Capparis cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis cinerea?

Capparis cinerea

What is the common name of Capparis cinerea?

Ashy Caper

What is the natural habitat of Capparis cinerea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2697059: Based on the initial data import
Marius Jacobs (1929-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jacobs' in the authors string.