Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pranensis
ID:
585694

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) M.Jacobs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 477 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585026

Common Names

  • Capparis pranensis
  • Pranensis Caper
  • Pran Caper

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Synonyms

  • Capparis thorelii pranensis Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Capparis pranensis (also called Pran caper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky habitats, on dry hillsides, and in garrigues.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis pranensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capparis pranensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis pranensis is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Capparis pranensis

Capparis pranensis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Capparis pranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis pranensis?

Capparis pranensis

What is the family of Capparis pranensis?

Capparaceae

What is the distribution of Capparis pranensis?

India

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-2697469: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Marius Jacobs (1929-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jacobs' in the authors string.