Narrowleaf malpighia
Malpighia linearis

Family: Malpighiaceae

What it is like

A tree. A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The branches are smooth. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and they have stinging hairs. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. The flowers are pale purple to pink. The fruit is fleshy and oval. It is dark purple and furrowed when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Asia, Barbuda, Cuba, Indonesia, Puerto Rica, SE Asia, Virgin Islands, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Ceri barbados, Ceri-cerian, Narrow-leafed barbados cherry

Synonyms

Malpighia angustifolia L.;