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
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.
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 Melicoccus genus
Melicoccus bijugatus,
Melicoccus oliviformis,
Melicoccus aymardii,
Melicoccus lepidopetalus,
Melicoccus espiritosantensis,
Melicoccus pedicellaris,
Melicoccus petiolulatus,
Melicoccus antioquensis,
Melicoccus novogranatensis,
Melicoccus jimenezii,
Species in the Sapindaceae family