Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
leticiana
ID:
454182

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.R.Anderson) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 24: 45 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453514



Common Names

  • Malpighia leticiana
  • Leticia's False-Mallow
  • Leticia's Falsemallow


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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia leticiana W.R.Anderson [unknown]

Description

Malpighia leticiana (also called Leticia's Malpighia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in humid forests and prefers warm, humid climates.

Uses & Benefits

Malpighia leticiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malpighia leticiana has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia leticiana is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6 inches in length. Place the cuttings in a moist medium and keep in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Transplant the rooted cuttings into individual pots and grow until they are ready to be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Malpighia leticiana

Malpighia leticiana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Malpighia leticiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malpighia leticiana?

Malpighia leticiana

What is the family of Malpighia leticiana?

Malpighiaceae

What is the common name of Malpighia leticiana?

Leticia's Barbados cherry

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

William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Charles Cavender Davis (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Davis' in the authors string.