Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
capparoides
ID:
399728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britten

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 55: 279 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399060



Common Names

  • Ritchiea capparoides
  • Capparoides Ritchiea
  • Ritchiea Capparoides


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Synonyms

  • Ritchiea thouretiae Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea bussei Gilg [unknown]
  • Ritchiea ealaensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea engleriana Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea fragariodora Gilg [unknown]
  • Ritchiea pynaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea immersa De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea insculpta Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea leucantha Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea longipedicellata Gilg [unknown]
  • Crateva capparoides Andrews [unknown]
  • Crateva fragrans Sims [unknown]
  • Crateva moschata Bauks ex Sims [unknown]
  • Ritchiea capparoides longipedicellata (Gilg) DeWolf [unknown]
  • Ritchiea capparoides capparoides [unknown]
  • Ritchiea insignis Gilg [unknown]
  • Maerua insignis Pax ex Engl. [unknown]

Description

Ritchiea capparoides (also called Capparoid Ritchiea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist and well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ritchiea capparoides has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ritchiea capparoides has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ritchiea capparoides is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or fall.

Where to Find Ritchiea capparoides

Ritchiea capparoides can be found in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.

Ritchiea capparoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ritchiea capparoides?

Ritchiea capparoides

What is the common name of Ritchiea capparoides?

Capparoides Ritchiea

What is the natural habitat of Ritchiea capparoides?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-2416279: Based on the initial data import
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.