Capparis fascicularis
Capparis fascicularis, commonly known as the Fasciculate Caper, is a resilient shrub native to arid regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties. Researchers explore its potential for treating inflammation and oxidative stress, highlighting its significance in ethnobotany and the development of natural therapeutic compounds.
- Scientific name: Capparis fascicularis
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Brassicales and the family Capparaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Capparis, specifically the species Capparis fascicularis.
| 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 scientifically as Capparis fascicularis, is identified by its specific common name in Arabic as قبار حزمي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قبار حزمي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Capparis fascicularis, is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Within this area, it can be found growing in the nation of Burkina. The species also has a documented presence in Gambia and Mali. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into Nigeria. Finally, the plant is recorded as inhabiting the territory of Niger.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Capparis fascicularis, is characterized by its distinct morphological features, particularly its leaves. The leaves are typically small, often somewhat fleshy or leathery in texture, and are arranged in a way that helps the plant manage moisture in its native environment. In medicinal contexts, the chemical constituents found within these leaves are often the primary focus of study for their potential therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Capparis fascicularis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |