Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sepiaria
ID:
585781

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1071 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585113



Common Names

  • Sepiaria Caper
  • Sepiaria Caper Spurge
  • Sepiaria Caper Tree


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Synonyms

  • Capparis affinis Merr. [unknown]
  • Capparis emarginata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Capparis emarginata Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Capparis flexicaulis Hance [unknown]
  • Capparis glauca Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Capparis glauca angustifolia Collett & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Capparis incanescens DC. [unknown]
  • Capparis retusella Thwaites [unknown]
  • Capparis sepiaria glabrata DC. [unknown]
  • Capparis sepiaria incanescens (DC.) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Capparis sepiaria retusella (Thwaites) Thwaites [unknown]
  • Capparis stylosa velutina DC. [unknown]
  • Capparis trichopetala Valeton [unknown]
  • Capparis umbellata DC. [unknown]
  • Capparis sepiaria sepiaria [unknown]

Description

Capparis sepiaria (also called 'Sepiaria 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 sepiaria is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Capparis sepiaria var. boscioides (Pax) Kers
Capparis sepiaria var. citrifolia (Lam.) Toelken
Capparis sepiaria var. fischeri (Pax) DeWolf
Capparis sepiaria var. rivae (Gilg) DeWolf
Capparis sepiaria var. stuhlmannii (Gilg) DeWolf
Capparis sepiaria var. subglabra (Oliv.) DeWolf

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capparis sepiaria 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 sepiaria 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 sepiaria

Capparis sepiaria is native to India. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Capparis sepiaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis sepiaria?

Capparis sepiaria

What is the family of Capparis sepiaria?

Capparaceae

What is the distribution of Capparis sepiaria?

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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