Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
higueyensis
ID:
1255769

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.K.Mey.

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Phanerog. Monogr. 23: 248 (-249; t. 39; map). 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255107

Common Names

  • Higuey Barbados Cherry
  • Higuey Malpighia
  • Higuey Wild Lime

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Description

Malpighia higueyensis (also called Barbados cherry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Dominican Republic. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Malpighia higueyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malpighia higueyensis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia higueyensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a drought-tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C (28°F).

Where to Find Malpighia higueyensis

Malpighia higueyensis is native to the Dominican Republic and can be found in moist, tropical forests.

Species in the Malpighia genus

Malpighia romeroana, Malpighia verruculosa, Malpighia emarginata, Malpighia glabra, Malpighia coccigera, Malpighia leticiana, Malpighia galeottiana, Malpighia mexicana, Malpighia tomentosa, Malpighia fucata, Malpighia infestissima, Malpighia linearis, Malpighia setosa, Malpighia woodburyana, Malpighia albiflora, Malpighia oxycocca, Malpighia urens, Malpighia lundellii, Malpighia stevensii, Malpighia ovata, Malpighia cubensis, Malpighia sessilifolia, Malpighia souzae, Malpighia wrightiana, Malpighia wendtii, Malpighia davilae, Malpighia diversifolia, Malpighia nummulariifolia, Malpighia watsonii, Malpighia cauliflora, Malpighia obtusifolia, Malpighia incana, Malpighia martinicensis, Malpighia harrisii, Malpighia adamsii, Malpighia megacantha, Malpighia macracantha, Malpighia cnide, Malpighia velutina, Malpighia aquifolia, Malpighia polytricha, Malpighia pusillifolia, Malpighia proctorii, Malpighia micropetala, Malpighia acunana, Malpighia spathulifolia, Malpighia macrocarpa, Malpighia nayaritensis, Malpighia emiliae, Malpighia wilburiorum,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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