Malpighia macracantha
Longspine Malpighia
Also known as: Malpighia ekmanii Ndz.
- Malpighia ekmanii Ndz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Malpighia macracantha (commonly known as Longspine Malpighia) is a shrub or tree within the Malpighiaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms