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corymbose caper

Scientific Name: Capparis corymbosa

Family: Capparaceae

Category: Dicot

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Corymbose Caper (Capparis corymbosa)

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant has stipular spines in pairs.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant has stipular spines in pairs.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Capparis corymbosa Lam.
  • Common Names: Corymbose Caper, Hedge Caper-bush, Wild Caper Bush
  • Family: Capparaceae (Caper family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Capparis cerasifera Gilg
    • Capparis corymbosa var. sansibarensis Pax
    • Capparis citrifolia Lam.
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 505884 (Integrated Taxonomic Information System - ITIS)

Morphological Characteristics

  • Flowers are usually in corymbose terminal clusters of 10-30, small, 5-10 mm across.
  • Leaves are oblong-lanceolate, apex emarginate, base acute, pubescent, petiole ca. 0.5 cm.
  • Has stipular spines in pairs, small, recurved.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Mentions of the plant within the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) checklist.

Related Species

  • Jamaican Caper (Capparis cynophallophora)
  • Caper plant (Capparis spinosa)

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): https://www.itis.gov
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • portail-jardin.com (French)