Capparis micracantha

Capparis micracantha DC., Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 1: 247 (1824).

Capparis micracantha DC., Photo by Nguyen Hoang Nam

The native range of this species is Bangladesh to S. China and W. & Central Malesia. It is a scrambling shrub or tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Vietnamese name: 

Mấm, Cáp gai nhỏ, Búng chè, Say son

Laitn name: 

Capparis micracantha DC.

Family: 

Capparaceae

Uses: 

Treatment of menstrual disorders (stem, leaves decoction). Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, cure bronchitis, inflammation of the nasal mucosa, asthma, heart disease (Root). Dried fruit cures cough.

Distribution:

In Vietnam: Bac Kan, Hanoi, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue. The tree grows naturally scattered in the open forest.

Flowering and fruiting season: 

April - Autumn