Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
585274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 605 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584606

Common Names

  • Capparis corymbosa
  • Corymb Capparis
  • Corymb Capers

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Description

Capparis corymbosa (also called corymbose caper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-ovate. It grows in dry, rocky, and scrubby habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis corymbosa 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 flower of Capparis corymbosa 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 corymbosa is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Where to Find Capparis corymbosa

Capparis corymbosa can be found in tropical Africa.

Capparis corymbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis corymbosa?

Capparis corymbosa

What is the common name of Capparis corymbosa?

Corymb Caper

What is the natural habitat of Capparis corymbosa?

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,

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