Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
585938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Asiat. 4: 577 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585270



Common Names

  • Capparis versicolor
  • Caper Tree
  • Caper Bush


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Synonyms

  • Capparis koi Merr. & Chun [unknown]
  • Capparis larutensis King [unknown]
  • Capparis nhatrangensis Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Capparis versicolor (also called Variable-colored 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 versicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Capparis versicolor 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 versicolor is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Capparis versicolor

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

Capparis versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis versicolor?

Capparis versicolor

What is the family of Capparis versicolor?

Capparaceae

Where is Capparis versicolor 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,

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