Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 43: 181 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585138
Common Names
- Sikkim Caper
- Sikkim Caper Spurge
- Sikkim Caper Tree
Synonyms
- Capparis cathcarti Hemsl. ex Gamble [unknown]
Description
Capparis sikkimensis (also called Sikkim Capparis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India and is found in the dry deciduous forests of the Eastern Himalayas. It prefers well-drained soils and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Capparis sikkimensis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Capparis sikkimensis are white and fragrant, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Capparis sikkimensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Capparis sikkimensis
Capparis sikkimensis is native to India. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Capparis sikkimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capparis sikkimensis?
Capparis sikkimensis
What is the natural habitat of Capparis sikkimensis?
Tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, and scrub jungles
What is the flowering season of Capparis sikkimensis?
Flowering occurs from April to June
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,