Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wilburiorum
ID:
1255752

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 103 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255090



Common Names

  • Wilbur's Barbados Cherry
  • Wilbur's Malpighia
  • Wilbur's Wild Lime


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Description

Malpighia wilburiorum (also called Wilbur's 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 wilburiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malpighia wilburiorum 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 wilburiorum is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Malpighia wilburiorum should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Malpighia wilburiorum

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

Malpighia wilburiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malpighia wilburiorum?

Malpighia wilburiorum

What is the common name of Malpighia wilburiorum?

Wilbur's Barbados cherry

What is the natural habitat of Malpighia wilburiorum?

Dry, rocky areas of the Caribbean

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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