About Spreading Caper
Spreading Caper (Capparis divaricata) is a tree belonging to the Capparaceae family (Caper Family). It is typically found in dry forests and on black cotton soil. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Capparis divaricata
- Genus
- Capparis
- Family
- CAPPARACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Dry forests and on black cotton soil
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Turatti, துரட்டி
- Marathi
- पाचुंदा Pachunda
Botanical family
Capparaceae
Caper Family
Spreading Caper belongs to the Capparaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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