Capparis flavicans
Capparis flavicans, commonly known as the Yellow Caper bush, is a resilient shrub native to many arid African regions. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this medicinal plant is deeply embedded in traditional healing practices, utilized for its potent antioxidant properties to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Capparis flavicans
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Brassicaleales and the family Capparaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 scientifically as Capparis flavicans, is referred to by various common names depending on the regional language and local dialect. In English, it is frequently called the yellow caper bush, while in Afrikaans, it is known as die geelkapper. Within South Africa, it is also widely recognized by its isiXhosa name, iinkonkani.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. Its range also extends extensively throughout the Indo-China region. Specifically, it is located in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. Additionally, the species is distributed within Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the flavicaparis or flavicans caper, is highly valued in traditional medicine, with its therapeutic properties primarily derived from its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the active phytochemical compounds necessary for its medicinal applications. By utilizing the aerial parts, practitioners can extract the essential elements used to treat various ailments, making the entire visible structure of the plant a crucial resource for herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Capparis flavicans has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Syringaresinol, capparoside A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Syringaresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capparoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |