Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
1291074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Rapp. Annuel Trav. Soc. Hist. Nat. île Maurice 12: 49 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290412





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Description

Thilachium angustifolium (also called Wild Caper, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Capparaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry climates in the Sahel region. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Thilachium angustifolium is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thilachium angustifolium has small, yellow flowers with four petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thilachium angustifolium can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Thilachium angustifolium

Thilachium angustifolium can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Thilachium angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thilachium angustifolium?

Thilachium angustifolium

What is the common name of Thilachium angustifolium?

Narrow-leaved Thilachium

Where is Thilachium angustifolium native to?

Africa

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,

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