Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
olacifolia
ID:
585633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 178 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584965



Common Names

  • Capparis olacifolia
  • Olacifolia Caper
  • Oleander-leaved Caper


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Description

Capparis olacifolia (also called Olac 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 olacifolia 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 olacifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis olacifolia 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 olacifolia

Capparis olacifolia can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Capparis olacifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis olacifolia?

Capparis olacifolia

What type of plant is Capparis olacifolia?

Climbing shrub

What are the care instructions for Capparis olacifolia?

Capparis olacifolia 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-2697411: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.