Malpighia diversifolia
Brandegee
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Description
A tropical tree in the Malpighiaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Cultivation
Malpighia diversifolia is a plant of arid and semi-arid subtropical regions. Species in this genus generally grow best in a sunny position, preferring a well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil.
Propagation
Seed - Cuttings - cuttings of half-ripe wood, with entire leaves, in a frame with bottom heat.
Also Known As
Manzanita
References (2)
- Pio-Leon, J. F., et al, 2017, Prioritizing Wild Edible Plants of potential new crops based on Deciduous Forest traditional knowledge by a Rancher community. Botanical Sciences 95(1): 47-59
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
