Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
585740

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Jacobs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 485 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585072

Common Names

  • Caper Spurge
  • Caper Bush
  • Caper Tree

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Description

Capparis rigida (also called 'Rigid Caper', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia. It has a rounded, spreading habit and grows to a height of 3-5 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in open woodlands, scrubland, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capparis rigida 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 rigida 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 rigida

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

Capparis rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis rigida?

Capparis rigida

What is the family of Capparis rigida?

Capparaceae

What is the distribution of Capparis rigida?

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-2697510: Based on the initial data import
Marius Jacobs (1929-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jacobs' in the authors string.