Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
jacobsii
ID:
585471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hewson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 8: 388 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584803



Common Names

  • Jacobsii's Caper
  • Jacobsii's Capparis
  • Jacobsii Capparis


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Description

Capparis jacobsii (also called Jacobs' 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 jacobsii 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 jacobsii 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 jacobsii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Capparis jacobsii

Capparis jacobsii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Capparis jacobsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis jacobsii?

Capparis jacobsii

What is the common name of Capparis jacobsii?

Jacobs' caper

What is the natural habitat of Capparis jacobsii?

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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