Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
450419

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 425 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449751



Common Names

  • Malpighia glabra
  • Barbados Cherry
  • Acerola Cherry


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Synonyms

  • Malpighia myrtifolia Desf. [unknown]
  • Malpighia semeruco A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Malpighia undulata A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Malpighia peruviana Moric. [unknown]
  • Malpighia punicifolia L. [unknown]
  • Malpighia biflora Poir. [unknown]
  • Malpighia fallax Salisb. [unknown]
  • Malpighia glabra acuminata A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Malpighia glabra antillana Urb. & Nied. [unknown]
  • Malpighia glabra guatemalensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Malpighia glabra lancifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Malpighia neumanniana A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Malpighia oxycocca biflora Nied. [unknown]
  • Malpighia glabra undulata (A.Juss.) F.K.Mey. [unknown]
  • Malpighia glabra undulata Nied. [unknown]
  • Malpighia uniflora Tussac [unknown]

Description

Malpighia glabra (also called Smooth 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 glabra is used as a natural dye for fabrics, as a food coloring, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malpighia glabra has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia glabra 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 glabra

Malpighia glabra can be found in Central America.

Malpighia glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malpighia glabra?

Malpighia glabra

What is the common name of Malpighia glabra?

Barbados Cherry

Where is Malpighia glabra found?

Malpighia glabra is found in the Caribbean

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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