Capparis canescens

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Capparis canescens
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Capparaceae
Genus: Capparis
Species:
C. canescens
Binomial name
Capparis canescens
Banks ex DC.
Synonyms
  • Busbeckea canescensF.Muell.
  • Capparis areolataF.M.Bailey
  • Capparis armataDomin
  • Capparis canescens var. glaucaBenth.
  • Capparis muelleriDomin

Capparis canescens, also known as wild orange, orangewood, native pomegranate, wild pomegranate or grey capparis, [1] is a species of plant in the caper family. It is native to north-eastern Australia.

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Description

The species grows as a shrub or small tree up to 4 m (13 ft). The oval leaves are 4.5–10 cm (1.8–3.9 in) long by 2.5–6 cm (0.98–2.36 in) wide. The white flowers are 3 cm (1.2 in) long, with the buds having four prominent ridges. The round fruits are 2.5–7.5 cm (0.98–2.95 in) in diameter. [2]

Distribution and habitat

The species is found mainly in eastern Queensland, extending into northern New South Wales. It occurs in open eucalypt forest. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Capparis canescens Banks ex DC". Atlas of Living Australia. ALA. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Wild Orange - profile". NSW Threatened Species. NSW Office of Environment & Heritage. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.


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