Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
spathulifolia
ID:
1252280

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.K.Mey.

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Phanerog. Monogr. 23: 219 (-222; t. 28; map). 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251618



Common Names

  • Malpighia spathulifolia
  • Spathulate Malpighia
  • Spatulate Malpighia


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Description

Malpighia spathulifolia (also called Spatulate-leaved Malpighia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Malpighia spathulifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malpighia spathulifolia has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia spathulifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, shady spot in the garden with a temperature range of 10-30°C (50-86°F). The soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in moist soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Malpighia spathulifolia

Malpighia spathulifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Malpighia spathulifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malpighia spathulifolia?

Malpighia spathulifolia

What is the common name of Malpighia spathulifolia?

Spatulate-leaved Malpighia

What is the natural habitat of Malpighia spathulifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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,

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