Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
1250509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Proctor

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jamaica, Sci. Ser. 16: 20. 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249847

Common Names

  • Malpighia obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia Tree

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Description

Malpighia obtusifolia (also called Obtuse Barbados Cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is a shrub, native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, sunny places, such as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Malpighia obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malpighia obtusifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia obtusifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Malpighia obtusifolia

Malpighia obtusifolia is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed areas.

Malpighia obtusifolia FAQ

What type of plant is Malpighia obtusifolia?

Malpighia obtusifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae.

Where is Malpighia obtusifolia found?

Malpighia obtusifolia is native to Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Malpighia obtusifolia?

Malpighia obtusifolia is a shrub with white flowers and ovate leaves.

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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