Malpighia linearis
Bastard Cherry
Also known as: Malpighia angustifolia L. +2 more
- Malpighia angustifolia L.
- Malpighia angustifolia var. linearis (Jacq.) Nied.
- Malpighia angustifolia var. oblongata Nied.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Malpighia linearis (commonly known as Bastard Cherry) is a tree belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. Naturally occurring 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, Windward Is.