Malpighia cubensis
Lady Hair
Also known as: Malpighia angustifolia var. cubensis (Kunth) Griseb. +4 more
- Malpighia angustifolia var. cubensis (Kunth) Griseb.
- Malpighia manacensis F.K.Mey.
- Malpighia nummulariifolia var. calcarea Urb. & Nied.
- Malpighia palenquensis F.K.Mey.
- Malpighia urens var. grossa M.Gómez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Malpighia cubensis (commonly known as Lady Hair) is a shrub belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cayman Is., Cuba