Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
bijugatus
ID:
453587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 19 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452919

Common Names

  • Melicoccus bijugatus
  • Bijugate Melicoccus
  • Two-Forked Melicoccus

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Synonyms

  • Melicoccus bijugatus alata Kitan. [unknown]
  • Melicocca carpoodea Juss. [unknown]
  • Melicocca bijuga L. [unknown]
  • Stadmannia bijuga D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Melicoccus bijugatus alatus Kitan. [deprecated]

Description

Melicoccus bijugatus (also called 'Spanish lime', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and oblong-ovate, with a serrated margin. It grows in dry to mesic forests, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Melicoccus bijugatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melicoccus bijugatus has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicoccus bijugatus is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant but can be irrigated during dry periods. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Melicoccus bijugatus

Melicoccus bijugatus can be found in wet forests on the Hawaiian Islands.

Melicoccus bijugatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicoccus bijugatus?

Melicoccus bijugatus

What is the family of Melicoccus bijugatus?

Sapindaceae

What are the common names of Melicoccus bijugatus?

Spanish Lime, Mamoncillo

Species in the Sapindaceae family