Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
fascicularis
ID:
585363

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 248 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584695

Common Names

  • Capparis fascicularis
  • Fascicular Capparis
  • Fascicular Caper

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Synonyms

  • Capparis calvescens Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Capparis flanaganii Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Capparis jodotricha Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Capparis macrosperma Delile [unknown]
  • Capparis marlothii Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Capparis oliveriana Gilg [unknown]
  • Capparis rothii Oliv. [unknown]
  • Capparis rudatisii Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Capparis schlechteri Schinz [unknown]
  • Capparis solanoides Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Capparis somalensis Gilg [unknown]
  • Capparis transvaalensis Schinz [unknown]
  • Capparis transvaalensis calvescens (Gilg & Benedict) Marais [unknown]
  • Capparis fascicularis fascicularis [unknown]
  • Capparis flanaganii Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [deprecated]
  • Capparis rudatisii Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [deprecated]

Description

Capparis fascicularis (also called clustered 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 fascicularis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Capparis fascicularis var. elaeagnoides (Gilg) DeWolf
Capparis fascicularis var. scheffleri (Gilg & Benedict) DeWolf
Capparis fascicularis var. zeyheri (Turcz.) Toelken

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Capparis fascicularis are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis fascicularis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Capparis fascicularis

Capparis fascicularis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas.

Capparis fascicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis fascicularis?

Capparis fascicularis

What type of plant is Capparis fascicularis?

Climbing shrub

What are the care instructions for Capparis fascicularis?

Capparis fascicularis should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

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,