Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wendtii
ID:
1249576

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 100 (1987).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248914



Common Names

  • Malpighia wendtii
  • Malpighia wendtii var. wendtii
  • Malpighia wendtii var. setuliseta


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Description

Malpighia wendtii (also called Wendt's acerola, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has white flowers and red or yellow berries.

Uses & Benefits

Malpighia wendtii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and as a food source. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malpighia wendtii has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malpighia wendtii is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Malpighia wendtii

Malpighia wendtii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Malpighia wendtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malpighia wendtii?

Malpighia wendtii

What is the common name of Malpighia wendtii?

Wendt's Malpighia

Where is Malpighia wendtii native to?

Central America

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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