Malpighia cnide

Family: Malpighiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It suits seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Hispaniola, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Palo bronco

Synonyms

Malpighia bissei F. K. Mey; Malpighia gonavensis F. K. Mey; Malpighia jaguensis F. K. Mey; Malpighia montecristensis F. K. Mey ssp. narajensis F. K. Mey; Malpighia mucronata F. K. Mey ssp. mucronata; Malpighia oviedensis F. K. Mey; Malpighia samanensis F. K. Mey; Malpighia suberosa Small; Malpighia subpilosa F. K. Mey; Malpighia velutina Ekman & Nied. ssp. intermedia (Ekman & Nied) F. K. Mey;