Malpighia infestissima
Cowhage Cherry, Stingingbush
Also known as: Malpighia fucata var. elliptica Nied. +5 more
- Malpighia fucata var. elliptica Nied.
- Malpighia pallens Small
- Malpighia raunkiaeri F.K.Mey.
- Malpighia thompsoniae Britton & Small
- Malpighia thompsonii Britton & Small
- Malpighia urens var. infestissima A.Juss.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Malpighia infestissima (commonly known as Cowhage Cherry or Stingingbush) is a tree belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico