Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
verruculosa
ID:
450397

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 99 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449729



Common Names

  • Verruculosa Malpighia
  • Warty Malpighia
  • Warty Barbados Cherry


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Malpighia verruculosa sub. antillana (Vivaldi) F.K.Mey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malpighia verruculosa is a small, pink, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia verruculosa is a shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Malpighia verruculosa

Malpighia verruculosa can be found in Central America.

Malpighia verruculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malpighia verruculosa?

Malpighia verruculosa

What is the common name of Malpighia verruculosa?

Verruculosa

What is the natural habitat of Malpighia verruculosa?

It is found in dry, rocky areas

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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