Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
585779

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 58: 394 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585111



Common Names

  • Scortechin's Caper
  • Scortechin's Caper Spurge
  • Scortechin's Caper Tree


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Description

Capparis scortechinii (also called Scortechini's Caper, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has thick, green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in warm, temperate climates and is often found in woodlands and other areas with plenty of sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis scortechinii 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 scortechinii 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 scortechinii 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 scortechinii

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

Capparis scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis scortechinii?

Capparis scortechinii

What is the family of Capparis scortechinii?

Capparaceae

What is the distribution of Capparis scortechinii?

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,

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