Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1762
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 720 (1762)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585299
Common Names
- Capparis zeylanica
- Caper Tree
- Caper Bush
Synonyms
- Capparis acuminata Roxb. [unknown]
- Capparis acuminata De Wild. [deprecated]
- Capparis aeylanica Roxb. [unknown]
- Capparis aurantioides C.Presl [unknown]
- Capparis crassifolia Kurz [unknown]
- Capparis dealbata DC. [unknown]
- Capparis erythrodasys Miq. [unknown]
- Capparis hastigera Hance [unknown]
- Capparis hastigera obcordata Merr. & F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
- Capparis horrida L.f. [unknown]
- Capparis horrida erythrodasys (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
- Capparis horrida paniculata Gagnep. [unknown]
- Capparis latifolia Craib [unknown]
- Capparis linearis Blanco [unknown]
- Capparis myrioneura latifolia Hallier f. [unknown]
- Capparis nemorosa Blanco [unknown]
- Capparis polymorpha Kurz [unknown]
- Capparis quadriflora DC. [unknown]
- Capparis rufescens Turcz. [unknown]
- Capparis subhorrida Craib [unknown]
- Capparis swinhoii Hance [unknown]
- Capparis terniflora DC. [unknown]
- Capparis wightiana Wall. [unknown]
- Capparis xanthophylla Coll. & Hemsl. [unknown]
- Capparis zeylanica pubipetala S.Y.Liu, X.Q.Ning & Y.F.Tan [unknown]
Description
Capparis zeylanica (also called Ceylon caper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is typically found in dry, tropical climates, and is often found in rocky or sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Capparis zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Capparis zeylanica are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Capparis zeylanica is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Capparis zeylanica
Capparis zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wet zone of the country.
Capparis zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capparis zeylanica?
Capparis zeylanica
What is the family of Capparis zeylanica?
Capparaceae
Where is Capparis zeylanica found?
It is found in India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
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,