Large caper
Capparis moonii
Family: Capparaceae
What it is like
A woody climbing shrub. It grows 3-5 m tall and can spread 10 m wide. The stems are woody at the base and 10-15 cm across. The leaves are 9-12 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flowers are in corymbs at the ends of branches. The fruit are reddish-brown and round. The flesh is bright red.
It is considered to have medicinal benefits against bacteria and TB.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It occurs in the Western Ghats in India.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
The leaves and bark are used in curries. The fruit is used as medicine.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves, bark
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rudanti