Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
rufidula
ID:
585754

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Jacobs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 487 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585086



Common Names

  • Rufidula Caper
  • Rufidula Caper Spurge
  • Rufidula Caper Tree


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Description

Capparis rufidula (also called 'Rufidula Caper', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia. It has a rounded, spreading habit and grows to a height of 3-5 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in open woodlands, scrubland, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis rufidula is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capparis rufidula has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis rufidula is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Capparis rufidula

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

Capparis rufidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis rufidula?

Capparis rufidula

What is the family of Capparis rufidula?

Capparaceae

What is the distribution of Capparis rufidula?

India

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-2697523: Based on the initial data import
Marius Jacobs (1929-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jacobs' in the authors string.