Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
585978

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 628 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585310



Common Names

  • Capraria biflora
  • Two-flowered Capraria
  • Capraria


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Synonyms

  • Capraria semiserrata Willd. [unknown]

Description

Capraria biflora (also called two-flowered 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

Capraria biflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Capraria biflora sub. havanensis Tzvelev
Capraria biflora sub. biflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Capraria biflora 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

Capraria biflora 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 Capraria biflora

Capraria biflora is native to the Caribbean and can be found in countries such as Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

Capraria biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capraria biflora?

Capraria biflora

What is the family of Capraria biflora?

Scrophulariaceae

Where is Capraria biflora found?

It is found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800773-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].