Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
zippeliana
ID:
585969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Archip. Ind. : 25 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585301



Common Names

  • Capparis zippeliana
  • Caper Tree
  • Caper Bush


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Synonyms

  • Capparis carolinensis Kaneh. [unknown]
  • Capparis dahlii Gilg & K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Capparis zippeliana novobritannica Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Capparis zippeliana novohibernica Lauterb. [unknown]

Description

Capparis zippeliana (also called Zippel's 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 zippeliana 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 zippeliana 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 zippeliana is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Capparis zippeliana

Capparis zippeliana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the islands of Luzon and Mindoro.

Capparis zippeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capparis zippeliana?

Capparis zippeliana

What is the family of Capparis zippeliana?

Capparaceae

Where is Capparis zippeliana 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,