Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & F.P.Metcalf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 16: 192 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584645
Common Names
- Capparis dasyphylla
- Thick-Leaf Capparis
- Thick-Leaf Capers
Description
Capparis dasyphylla (also called woolly 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 dasyphylla is a species of shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant, as it produces fragrant white flowers and has a low-growing, spreading habit. It is also used in gardens as a ground cover, and is drought-tolerant and frost-resistant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Capparis dasyphylla 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 dasyphylla 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 dasyphylla
Capparis dasyphylla can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Capparis dasyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capparis dasyphylla?
Capparis dasyphylla
What is the common name of Capparis dasyphylla?
Woolly Caper
What is the natural habitat of Capparis dasyphylla?
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,