Malpighia coccigera

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Malpighia coccigera
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Malpighia
Species:
M. coccigera
Binomial name
Malpighia coccigera
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Leaves of M. coccigera Dwarf holly leaves at BBG (50793).jpg
Leaves of M. coccigera

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 ).

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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

  1. ↑ NRCS. "Malpighia coccigera". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 28 June 2015.

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