Capparis brassii
Narrow-leaf caper-bush
Capparis brassii, commonly known as the wild caper, is a resilient shrub native to arid regions of Asia and Africa. Renowned for its nutritional value and therapeutic potential, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive ailments, and various skin disorders through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Capparis brassii
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales. Finally, it is a member of the family Capparaceae and falls under the genus Capparis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Capparaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Capparis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names depending on the region and language, is identified as Narrow-leaf Caper-bush in English. In South Africa, it is referred to as Smalblaarkapperbos in Afrikaans, while in Arabic, it is commonly called قبار براسي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قبار براسي | Wikidata |
| af | Smalblaarkapperbos | Wikidata |
| en | Narrow-leaf Caper-bush | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Capparis brassii, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin, where it occupies local ecological niches. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit various parts of Ghana. Its presence extends into Nigeria, contributing to the biodiversity of the area. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant includes the nation of Sierra Leone as well as Togo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
Activities
Capparis brassii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |