Malpighia coccigera
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Malpighia coccigera | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Malpighiaceae |
Genus: | Malpighia |
Species: | M. coccigera
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Binomial name | |
Malpighia coccigera |
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Malpighia coccigera is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae, that is native to the Caribbean. It is commonly known as Singapore holly[1] or dwarf holly due to the shape of its leaves, despite it not being a true holly (genus Ilex).
Description
Its white flowers are followed by red berries, which are technically drupes. The fruit are favorite by birds that disperse the seeds through droppings. It is grown as an ornamental plant and often used to make bonsai.
References
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Malpighia coccigera". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
External links
Media related to Malpighia coccigera at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Malpighia coccigera at Wikispecies
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