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broadleaf caper
Scientific Name: Capparis hastata
Family: Capparaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Broadleaf Caper
This page provides information about the plant known as Broadleaf Caper.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "False Caper" (likely referring to *Euphorbia*) being controlled with broadleaf herbicides. If a pet ingests plant material sprayed with herbicide, consult a veterinarian.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions "False Caper" (likely referring to *Euphorbia*) and its poisonous qualities. Ensure children do not ingest any part of the plant.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Capparis hastata Jacq.
- Common Name: Broadleaf Caper
- Synonyms:
- Capparis coccolobifolia Mart. ex Eichl.
- Capparis incana Kunth
- Accepted Name: According to some sources, Capparis hastata is a synonym of Cynophalla hastata (Jacq.) J. Presl.
- Alternative Scientific Name: Cynophalla heterophylla (Ruiz & Pav. ex DC.) Iltis & Cornejo
- Family: Capparaceae (Caper family)
- Order: Capparales (Mustards/Capers)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Broadleaf Caper is described as a tree or shrub.
- It has yellow-green foliage.
- It has red flowers.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is native to the Mediterranean, East Africa, Madagascar, parts of Asia, and the Himalayas.
- It is also found in the Pacific.
- It is also reported in the United States.
Ecological Role
- In the Southeast region, "False Caper" is declared for control, suggesting it can be invasive.
Genetic Information
- The plant contains sequences encoded in the trnK tRNA gene intron.
- This intron likely assists in splicing its own and other chloroplast group II introns.
Related Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- USDA Plants Database