Linguam

Scientific Name: Capparis indica (L.) Druce

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Capparales / Capparaceae / Capparis L./ Capparis indica (L.) Druce

Linguam
General Information
Usda SymbolCAIN5
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCAIN5

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Linguam.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationRounded
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Leaf RetentionYes
Low Growing GrassNo
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorYellow-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormSingle Stem
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee20
Height, Mature (feet)10.0
Known AllelopathNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by SodYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Linguam

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