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Malpighia martinicensis

Family: Malpighiaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 7 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Lesser Antilles, St. Vincent & Grenadines, West Indies


How it is used for food

It is a cultivated fruit tree.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Cerise capitaine, Cerise du pays, Palo bronco

Synonyms

Malpighia fucata var. elliptica Nied.; Malpighia martinicensis var. jussieuana Nied.;