Capparis spinosa var. herbacea
Capparis spinosa var. herbacea, commonly known as the herbaceous caper, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this variety is traditionally used to support digestive health, manage metabolic functions, and promote skin healing through its unique phytochemical profile.
- Scientific name: Capparis spinosa var. herbacea
- Family: Capparaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Brassicales, it is classified under the family Capparaceae and 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 spinosa var. herbacea, is known by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In English, it is frequently referred to as the herbaceous caper, while in Arabic, it is commonly called kabbari. In French, the plant is known as câpre herbacée, and in Spanish, it is identified as alcaparra herbácea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Capparis spinosa var. herbacea, exhibits a specific geographical range across several key regions. In Eastern Europe, its presence is notably recorded in Krym. Moving into Central Asia, it is widely distributed throughout the country of Kazakhstan. The species also inhabits the mountainous and arid landscapes of Kirgizstan. Furthermore, its distribution extends across the neighboring territories of Turkmenistan and Tadzhikiskan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Activities
Capparis spinosa var. herbacea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |