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Capparis pyrifolia

Capparis pyrifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Capparis pyrifolia, scientifically known as Capparis pyrifolia, is a resilient, perennial shrub widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Commonly referred to as the Caper bush, this plant is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering diverse therapeutic benefits for various ailments.

Family
Not available
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Capparis pyrifolia

Distribution

This plant, known as Capparis pyrifolia, exhibits a significant presence across several regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is notably distributed throughout India. Its range also extends extensively into the Indo-China region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Additionally, the species is well-established within the borders of Vietnam.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent India
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam
Malesia Jawa
Malesia Lesser Sunda Is.
Malesia Sumatera

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Capparis pyrifolia 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 leaf.

Plant parts reported in Capparis pyrifolia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Chemicals

Capparis pyrifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cardiac Glycosides, Steroids, Tannins.

Chemicals reported in Capparis pyrifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cardiac Glycosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cardiac Glycosides

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Steroids

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Tannins

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Preparations

Capparis pyrifolia has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous, ethyl acetate, methanol, petroleum ether.

Preparations reported for Capparis pyrifolia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethyl acetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Petroleum ether 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Ethyl acetate

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Methanol

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Petroleum ether

  1. Microbial pathogenesis