Malpighia coccigera
Miniature Holly, Singapore Holly
Also known as: Malpighia coccifera Reichard +3 more
- Malpighia coccifera Reichard
- Malpighia heranthera Wright ex Nied.
- Malpighia heterantha Wight
- Malpighia heteranthera Wright ex Nied.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Malpighia coccigera (commonly known as Miniature-Holly or Singapore Holly) is a tree within the Malpighiaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Jawa, Laos, Marianas, Peru, Vietnam