Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
585160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Maiden

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 28: 696 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584492



Common Names

  • Capparis arborea
  • Tree Capparis
  • Capparis arborea


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Synonyms

  • Busbeckea arborea F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Capparis nobilis arborea (F.Muell.) Domin [unknown]
  • Capparis nobilis laurina Domin [unknown]

Description

Capparis arborea (also called Caper Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It grows up to 4 meters tall and has white flowers with four petals. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis arborea is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, and its fruits, which are edible. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Capparis arborea are white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis arborea is an evergreen shrub native to India. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect sunlight. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, as it can suffer from root rot if overwatered.

Where to Find Capparis arborea

Capparis arborea can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Capparis arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis arborea?

Capparis arborea

What type of plant is Capparis arborea?

Tree

Where is Capparis arborea found?

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-2696976: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.