Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pouponii
ID:
1291071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 98: 96 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290409


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Description

Thilachium pouponii (also called Wild Caper, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Capparaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry climates in the Sahel region. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Thilachium pouponii is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thilachium pouponii has yellow flowers with five petals and black seeds. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thilachium pouponii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Thilachium pouponii

Thilachium pouponii can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Thilachium pouponii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thilachium pouponii?

Thilachium pouponii

What is the common name of Thilachium pouponii?

Poupon's Thilachium

Where is Thilachium pouponii native to?

Africa

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-5900257: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.