Capparis zeylanica
Capparis zeylanica
- Native to:
- Andaman Is. | Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | Hainan | India | Jawa | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Myanmar | Nepal | Philippines | Sri Lanka | Sulawesi | Thailand | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Capparaceae
- Genus:
- Capparis
- Species:
- Capparis zeylanica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate readily. Seed viability decreases rapidly with storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI