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General Information

Capparis cleghornii is a thorny, evergreen climbing shrub growing into the surrounding vegetation to a height of around 6 - 8 metres. The woody stem is around 10cm in diameter at the base, branching profusely[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern India (Karnataka - Kodagu District)

Habitat

Rocky slopes on the outskirts of evergreen forests mostly in cleared forest areas[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Climber
Height	7.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Capparis cleghornii is native to the Mysore District of southern India where it experiences a tropical monsoon climate. It is found at elevations from 700 - 1,400 metres where the mean annual rainfall is within the range 3,500 - 8,000mm[].

The flowers open in the evening, fading the following morning[].

Edible Uses

Fruit[]. A pulpy, deep scarlet coloured flesh[]. The violet-purplish, ovoid or subglobose fruit is around 30 - 40mm long and 20 - 30mm wide[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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