Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
urophylla
ID:
585929

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Chun

Source:
cmp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 29: 419 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585261



Common Names

  • Capparis urophylla
  • Caper Tree
  • Caper Bush


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Synonyms

  • Capparis cuspidata B.S.Sun [unknown]
  • Capparis tenera caudata B.S.Sun [unknown]

Description

Capparis urophylla (also called Urophylla Capparis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India and is found in the dry deciduous forests of the Eastern Ghats. It prefers well-drained soils and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Capparis urophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Capparis urophylla are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capparis urophylla is a shrub or small tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers bright indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too often. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Capparis urophylla

Capparis urophylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of South Asia.

Capparis urophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis urophylla?

Capparis urophylla

What is the family of Capparis urophylla?

Capparaceae

Where is Capparis urophylla found?

It is found in India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

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-2697689: Based on the initial data import
Faith (Shu Chen) Chun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Chun' in the authors string.