Capparis decidua
Capparis decidua, commonly known as Karira or Spiny Ficus, is a resilient, thorny shrub native to the arid regions of India. Renowned for its adaptability to desert climates, this medicinal powerhouse offers diverse therapeutic benefits, ranging from digestive support to managing diabetes, making it vital in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
- Scientific name: Capparis decidua
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Capparis decidua, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Brassicales and the family Capparaceae. Finally, it is placed within 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, Capparis decidua, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Hindi, it is commonly called कैर, while in Telugu, it is referred to as ఏనుగదంత. In the Telugu-Latin script, it is written as Kavar, and in Persian, it is known as کلیر. Additionally, in Punjabi, the plant is called کریڑ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hi | कैर | Wikidata |
| tg-latn | Kavar | Wikidata |
| fa | کلیر | Wikidata |
| te | ఏనుగదంత | Wikidata |
| pnb | کریڑ | Wikidata |
| pa | ਕਰੀਰ | Wikidata |
| ml | കരീരം | Wikidata |
| ar | قبار نفضي | Wikidata |
| sd | ڪرڙ | Wikidata |
| mk | листопадна лубеничарка | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Capparis decidua, exhibits a specific geographical distribution throughout the arid regions of Northern Africa. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Algeria. Furthermore, its presence extends across the landscape of Egypt. The species is also widely distributed throughout Libya. Finally, this medicinal plant inhabits the territories of Morocco and Western Sahara.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Capparis decidua, possesses various medicinal components that are utilized in different therapeutic applications. The aerial parts, which include the leaves and branches, are frequently harvested for their bioactive properties. The stems are often employed in traditional remedies to treat specific ailments, while the floral parts are noted for their unique characteristics during the flowering stage. Additionally, the fruits are consumed or processed for their nutritional and medicinal value. For many treatments, these various components are processed into a fine powder to facilitate easier administration and absorption in medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| powder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| floral parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Capparis decidua has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, chromium, copper, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucosinolate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| manganese | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Capparis decidua has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antihemolytic, Antipyretic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Capparis decidua has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, gout, hepatitis B virus.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis B virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |