Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
humistrata
ID:
585454

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Fragm. (Mueller) 5(38): 156. 1866 [Oct 1866]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584786



Common Names

  • Humistrata's Caper
  • Humistrata's Capparis
  • Humistrata Capparis


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Synonyms

  • Busbeckea humistrata F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Capparis humistrata (also called Humid Caper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and small, edible fruits. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis humistrata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capparis humistrata has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis humistrata is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Where to Find Capparis humistrata

Capparis humistrata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas.

Capparis humistrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis humistrata?

Capparis humistrata

What is the common name of Capparis humistrata?

Humid caper

What is the natural habitat of Capparis humistrata?

Dry scrub forests, grasslands and rocky hillsides

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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