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Jamaican caper
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Jamaican caper
Quadrella cynophallophora
The Jamaican caper is a fun plant with bright green leaves and pretty flowers. It loves warm places and can often be found near the coast in Jamaica.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Jamaican caper is a striking shrub or small tree, featuring silvery-green leaves and clusters of unique flowers. These blooms open white at dusk, revealing long, prominent stamens, then gradually turn soft pink or purple by morning, making them quite distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBrassicalesFamilyCapparaceaeGenusQuadrella
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Butterflies and moths love its fragrant flowers, especially at night!
Its long seed pods split open to reveal bright orange seeds, looking like beads!
The flowers open white at dusk and turn pink or purple by morning!
This tough plant can grow right on sandy beaches, even with salt spray!
Special abilities
Ability
Night Bloom Power
Jamaican caper has flowers that open at dusk and change color, attracting moths and other nocturnal pollinators for reproduction.
Ability
Salt Shield
Jamaican caper can tolerate salty coastal conditions, allowing it to thrive where many other plants cannot survive.
Ability
Drought Dodger
Jamaican caper has tough, leathery leaves that help it conserve water, allowing it to survive long dry periods.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 300-800 cm
- Spread
- 200-500 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round in warm climates, peaking late spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
White-lined Sphinx Moth
Hyles lineata
A major nocturnal pollinator with a long proboscis.
pollinates
Giant Swallowtail
Papilio cresphontes
Visits flowers during the day for nectar.
eaten by
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Cloudless Sulphur
Phoebis sennae
Larvae feed on the leaves as a host plant.
eaten by
Humans
Homo sapiens
Edible fruit pulp and pickled flower buds.
shelters
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
Often uses its dense foliage for cover and hunting.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Jamaican caper?
300-800 cm
How wide does Jamaican caper spread?
200-500 cm
How big are the flowers on Jamaican caper?
2-3 cm
When does Jamaican caper bloom?
Year-round in warm climates, peaking late spring to fall
Is Jamaican caper edible?
Yes
Is Jamaican caper toxic?
None
What is Jamaican caper's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Jamaican caper pollinated?
Insect
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