Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pachyphylla
ID:
585661

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Jacobs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 476 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584993



Common Names

  • Capparis pachyphylla
  • Pachyphylla Caper
  • Thick-leaved Caper


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Description

Capparis pachyphylla (also called thick-leaved caper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky habitats, on dry hillsides, and in garrigues.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis pachyphylla is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capparis pachyphylla has white flowers with 5 petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis pachyphylla is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Capparis pachyphylla

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

Capparis pachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis pachyphylla?

Capparis pachyphylla

What type of plant is Capparis pachyphylla?

Climbing shrub

What are the care instructions for Capparis pachyphylla?

Capparis pachyphylla 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-2697438: Based on the initial data import
Marius Jacobs (1929-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jacobs' in the authors string.