Capparis canescens

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.

Capparis canescens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Capparaceae
Genus: Capparis
Species:
C. canescens
Binomial name
Capparis canescens
Synonyms
  • Busbeckea canescens F.Muell.
  • Capparis areolata F.M.Bailey
  • Capparis armata Domin
  • Capparis canescens var. glauca Benth.
  • Capparis muelleri Domin

Description

The species grows as a shrub or small tree up to 4 m. The oval leaves are 4.5–10 cm long by 2.5–6 cm wide. The white flowers are 3 cm long, with the buds having four prominent ridges. The round fruits are 2.5–7.5 cm 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. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  2. "Wild Orange - profile". NSW Threatened Species. NSW Office of Environment & Heritage. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
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