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capraria

Scientific Name: Capraria

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Category: Dicot

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Capraria

Capraria is a genus of flowering plants. Common names include Goatweed, Stow Weed, and Carib Tea. Some references also list "wild tea, savadilla, té del país, thé du pays, ditay".

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Capraria
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae (sometimes placed in Gratiolaceae or Plantaginaceae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Genus
  • Synonyms: Capraria lanceolata Vahl, C. semiserrata Willd., C. semiserrata Willd. var. berterii A. DC. ex Benth., C. biflora var. pilosa Griseb., C. biflora fo. hirsuta Loes.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Capraria species are found in the Neotropics, ranging from the USA to Mexico, Central America, Florida, Louisiana and the West Indies.
  • Capraria frutescens and C. mexicana are largely endemic to Mexico.
  • Capraria biflora is described as a widespread species throughout Mexico and Central America.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Capraria biflora grows as an herbaceous perennial, up to 1 meter in height.

Traditional Uses and Research

  • Capraria biflora has been traditionally used as a tea in the West Indies.
  • Extracts from Capraria biflora have been investigated for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
  • Biflorin, a compound isolated from Capraria biflora, has been studied for antitumor activity.
  • Some studies also investigate insecticidal activity.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Research indicates that Capraria biflora has potential insecticidal properties.

Resources and Further Information

  • The Plant List includes 34 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Capraria, with 7 accepted species names.
  • Information can be found in the Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants.
  • Updated information is provided by the Flora of North America Expertise Network in connection with USDA PLANTS (2007-2010).
  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI) contains records for Capraria biflora L.
  • Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera also lists Capraria biflora Linnaeus.