Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
novogaliciana
ID:
1255754

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 92 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255092



Common Names

  • Novogalician Barbados Cherry
  • Novogalician Malpighia
  • Novogalician Wild Lime


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Description

Malpighia novogaliciana (also called Novogalician Malpighia, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, rocky areas. It has a woody stem, with ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Malpighia novogaliciana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malpighia novogaliciana is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia novogaliciana 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 novogaliciana

Malpighia novogaliciana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, desert-like habitats.

Malpighia novogaliciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malpighia novogaliciana?

Malpighia novogaliciana

What is the common name of Malpighia novogaliciana?

New Galician Barbados Cherry

What is the natural habitat of Malpighia novogaliciana?

It is native to the Caribbean region, including Barbados, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

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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