Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ophiticola
ID:
1255826

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.K.Mey.

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Phanerog. Monogr. 23: 451 (-453; t. 120; map). 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255164

Common Names

  • Ophiticola Barbados Cherry
  • Ophiticola Malpighia
  • Ophiticola Wild Lime

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Description

Malpighia ophiticola (also called Snake-like Malpighia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in dry forests, scrub forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Malpighia ophiticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malpighia ophiticola is white, with a yellow center and five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia ophiticola is a tropical evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Malpighia ophiticola

Malpighia ophiticola can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Malpighia ophiticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malpighia ophiticola?

Malpighia ophiticola

What is the family of Malpighia ophiticola?

Malpighiaceae

What is the common name of Malpighia ophiticola?

Snake-bark Malpighia

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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