Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
coccigera
ID:
450443

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. 1: 426. 1762 [Sep 1762]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449775



Common Names

  • Malpighia coccigera
  • Strawberry Tree
  • Carao


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Synonyms

  • Malpighia heterantha Wight [unknown]
  • Malpighia erinacea F.K.Mey. [unknown]
  • Malpighia coccifera Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Malpighia heteranthera R.Wight III [unknown]
  • Malpighia heranthera Wright ex Niedenzu [unknown]
  • Malpighia heteranthera Wright ex Niedenzu [unknown]
  • Malpighia coccigera ilicifolia C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Malpighia coccigrya L. [unknown]
  • Malpighia coccigera coccigrya L. ex Nied. [unknown]
  • Malpighia coccigera microphylla Nied. [unknown]

Description

Malpighia coccigera (also called Scarlet Malpighia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with opposite, simple leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is typically found in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Malpighia coccigera is used as a natural dye for fabrics, as a food coloring, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malpighia coccigera has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia coccigera is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical America and is hardy in USDA Zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Malpighia coccigera

Malpighia coccigera can be found in Central America.

Malpighia coccigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malpighia coccigera?

Malpighia coccigera

What is the common name of Malpighia coccigera?

Singapore Cherry

Where is Malpighia coccigera found?

Malpighia coccigera is found in Southeast Asia

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,

References