Capparis nilgiriensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nilgiriensis
ID:
585608
Status:
valid
Authors:
Subba Rao, Kumari & V.Chandras.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 78: 146 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584940
Common Names
- Capparis nilgiriensis
- Nilgiriensis Caper
- Nilgiriensis Capparis
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Capparis nilgiriensis (also called Nilgiri Caper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. This plant grows in dry, rocky areas and is a shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Capparis nilgiriensis is used as a traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and hypertension. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Capparis nilgiriensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Capparis nilgiriensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Capparis nilgiriensis
Capparis nilgiriensis is native to India. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Capparis nilgiriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capparis nilgiriensis?
Capparis nilgiriensis
What type of plant is Capparis nilgiriensis?
Climbing shrub
What are the care instructions for Capparis nilgiriensis?
Capparis nilgiriensis should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.
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-2697387: Based on the initial data import
Veerichetty Chandrasekaran (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Chandras.' in the authors string.
Gorti Venkata Subba Rao (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Subba Rao' in the authors string.
Gorti Raghawa Kumari (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kumari' in the authors string.