Capparis micracantha
Capparis micracantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Capparis micracantha, is a resilient shrub valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Native to arid landscapes, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Rich in bioactive compounds, it offers significant pharmacological interest for developing new natural healing treatments.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Capparis micracanthaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The distribution extends further into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Bangladesh. Additionally, it can be found throughout the Indo-China region. Notably, its habitat also includes the Andaman Islands.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Capparis micracantha is characterized by its growth as a woody shrub that functions as an obligatory climber, specifically taking the form of a liana or vine. As a terrestrial plant, it is not an epiphyte, growing directly in the soil rather than on other vegetation. The plant exhibits a robust, woody structure and can reach a maximum height of approximately 6 meters.
- Climber :
- liana
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Plant height max:
- 6 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Capparis micracantha has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Research in pharmaceutical sciences
Conditions
Capparis micracantha has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include atopic dermatitis, skin diseases.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Atopic dermatitis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skin diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Atopic dermatitis
- Research in pharmaceutical sciences
Skin diseases
- Research in pharmaceutical sciences
Preparations
Capparis micracantha has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include water extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Water extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Water extracts
- Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet