Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
religiosa
ID:
626392

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 35 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625724



Common Names

  • Crateva religiosa
  • Religious Caper
  • Sacred Caper


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Synonyms

  • Crateva brownii Korth. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Crateva hansemannii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Crateva macrocarpa Kurz [unknown]
  • Crateva membranifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Crateva speciosa Volkens [unknown]

Description

Crateva religiosa (also called Sacred Caper, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an erect stem with alternate, pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crateva religiosa is often used as an ornamental plant, as it is easy to grow and maintain. It is also used to decorate gardens and can be used as a ground cover. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of 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 religiosa 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 religiosa

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

Crateva religiosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crateva religiosa?

Crateva religiosa

What type of soil is best for Crateva religiosa?

Well-draining, sandy soil

How often should Crateva religiosa be watered?

Once every two weeks

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-2742384: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.