Capparaceae · Maerua

Petal-Less Caper

Maerua apetala

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
April-July

Plant Details

Scientific name
Maerua apetala
Genus
Maerua
Habit
Tree
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
April-July
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Capparaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Capparaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Petal-Less Caper

Petal-Less Caper (Maerua apetala) is a tree belonging to the Capparaceae family (Caper Family). It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-July.

Illustration representing the Capparaceae family
Botanical family

Capparaceae

Caper Family

Petal-Less Caper belongs to the Capparaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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