Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
626362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Rapp. Annuel Trav. Soc. Hist. Nat. île Maurice 13: 46 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625694



Common Names

  • Crateva excelsa
  • Excelsa Crateva
  • Crateva Excelsa


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Synonyms

  • Farquharia excelsa (Bojer) Hils. & Bojer [unknown]

Description

Crateva excelsa (also called Indian Caper, among many other common names) is a large, deciduous tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a single trunk with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crateva excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crateva excelsa is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Crateva excelsa

Crateva excelsa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Crateva excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crateva excelsa?

Crateva excelsa

What is the common name of Crateva excelsa?

Excelsa Crateva

What type of soil does Crateva excelsa prefer?

Well-draining, sandy soil

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