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
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 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. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
2. "Wild Orange - profile". NSW Threatened Species. NSW Office of Environment & Heritage. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.