Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
585392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 9: 145 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584724

Common Names

  • Formosana's Caper
  • Formosana's Capparis
  • Formosana Capparis

Searching for Capparis formosana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Capparis sikkimensis formosana (Hemsl.) M.Jacobs [unknown]
  • Capparis kanehirai Hayata ex Kaneh. [unknown]

Description

Capparis formosana (also called Formosa Caper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Taiwan. It has white flowers and small, edible fruits. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis formosana is used as a traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and hypertension. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Capparis formosana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis formosana 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 formosana

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

Capparis formosana FAQ

What are the common names of Capparis formosana?

Formosan Caper, Formosan Capparis

What is the native range of Capparis formosana?

Taiwan

What is the growth habit of Capparis formosana?

Shrub

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,