Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
shanesiana
ID:
585796

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 10: 94 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585128



Common Names

  • Shane's Caper
  • Shane's Caper Spurge
  • Shane's Caper Tree


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Synonyms

  • Busbeckea shanesiana F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Capparis shanesiana (also called Shanes' caper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is typically found in dry, tropical climates, and is often found in rocky or sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Capparis shanesiana are white and fragrant, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis shanesiana 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 shanesiana

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

Capparis shanesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis shanesiana?

Capparis shanesiana

What type of plant is Capparis shanesiana?

Climbing shrub

What are the care instructions for Capparis shanesiana?

Capparis shanesiana 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,

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