Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
585965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib & W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 91 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585297



Common Names

  • Capparis yunnanensis
  • Caper Tree
  • Caper Bush


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Synonyms

  • Capparis bhamoensis Raizada [unknown]
  • Capparis sikkimensis yunnanensis (Craib & W.W.Sm.) M.Jacobs [unknown]

Description

Capparis yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Capparis yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis is a species of flowering plant in the Capparaceae family. It is native to China. 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 yunnanensis

Capparis yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan province.

Capparis yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis yunnanensis?

Capparis yunnanensis

What is the family of Capparis yunnanensis?

Capparaceae

Where is Capparis yunnanensis 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

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146888-1: Based on the initial data import