Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
lepidopetalus
ID:
1135296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 344 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134634

Common Names

  • Melicoccus
  • Lepidopetalus
  • Mamoncillo Tree

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Description

Melicoccus lepidopetalus (also called 'Lepidopetal Melicoccus' or 'Lepidopetal Sapindus', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to South America. It has alternate, compound leaves with 3-7 leaflets and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Melicoccus lepidopetalus is used as a source of fuelwood, as a source of honey, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melicoccus lepidopetalus has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Melicoccus lepidopetalus

Melicoccus lepidopetalus is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References