Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pyrifolia
ID:
585713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 606 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585045

Common Names

  • Capparis pyrifolia
  • Caper Tree
  • Caper Bush

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Synonyms

  • Oligloron zeylanica Raf. [unknown]
  • Capparis acuminata Willd. [unknown]
  • Capparis dasypetala Turcz. [unknown]
  • Capparis foetida Blume [unknown]
  • Capparis kerrii Craib [unknown]
  • Capparis oxyphylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Capparis zeylanica Wight & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Capparis pyrifolia (also called Japanese Caper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has thick, green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in warm, temperate climates and is often found in woodlands and other areas with plenty of sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capparis pyrifolia 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 pyrifolia is a shrub or small tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers bright indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too often. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Capparis pyrifolia

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

Capparis pyrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis pyrifolia?

Capparis pyrifolia

What is the family of Capparis pyrifolia?

Capparaceae

What is the distribution of Capparis pyrifolia?

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,

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