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'''''Malpighia''''' is a genus of [[flowering plant]]s in the [[Byrsonima crassifolia|nance]] family, [[Malpighiaceae]]. It contains about 45 species of [[shrub]]s or small [[tree]]s, all of which are native to the [[Americas|American]] [[tropics]].<ref name="Janick">{{Cite book |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=cjHCoMQNkcgC |first=Jules |last=Janick |coauthor=Robert E. Paull |title=The Encyclopedia of Fruit & Nuts |publisher=CABI |year=2008 |isbn=9780851996387 |page=462}}</ref> The generic name honours [[Marcello Malpighi]], a 17th century [[Italians|Italian]] physician and botanist.<ref>{{cite book |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=kaN-hLL-3qEC |title=CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology |volume=3 |year=2000 |first=Umberto |last=Quattrocchi |isbn=9780849326738 |page=1601}}</ref> The species grow to {{Convert|1|-|6|m|ft|abbr=on}} tall, with a dense, often [[Thorns, spines, and prickles|thorny]] crown. The [[leaf|leaves]] are [[evergreen]], simple, {{Convert|0.5|-|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} long, with an entire or serrated margin. The [[flower]]s are solitary or in [[umbel]]s of two to several together, each flower {{Convert|1|-|2|cm|in|abbr=on}} diameter, with five white, pink, red, or purple [[petal]]s. The [[fruit]] is a red, orange or purple [[drupe]], containing 2-3 hard [[seed]]s. ''[[Malpighia emarginata|M. emarginata]]'' is cultivated for its sweet and [[Juice|juicy]] fruits, which are very rich in [[vitamin C]].<ref name="Johnson">{{Cite book |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ZVSh_u7KxQIC&source=gbs_navlinks_s |title=Plants in Human Health and Nutrition Policy |editor=Artemis P. Simopoulos; C. Gopalan |first=Paul D. |last=Johnson |chapter=Acerola (''Malpighia glabra'' L., ''M. punicifolia'' ''M. emarginata'' DC.) Agriculture, Production, and Nutrition |publisher=Karger Publishers |year=2003 |isbn=9783805575546 |volume=91 |pages=63–74}}</ref> |
'''''Malpighia''''' is a genus of [[flowering plant]]s in the [[Byrsonima crassifolia|nance]] family, [[Malpighiaceae]]. It contains about 45 species of [[shrub]]s or small [[tree]]s, all of which are native to the [[Americas|American]] [[tropics]].<ref name="Janick">{{Cite book |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=cjHCoMQNkcgC |first=Jules |last=Janick |coauthor=Robert E. Paull |title=The Encyclopedia of Fruit & Nuts |publisher=CABI |year=2008 |isbn=9780851996387 |page=462}}</ref> The generic name honours [[Marcello Malpighi]], a 17th century [[Italians|Italian]] physician and botanist.<ref>{{cite book |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=kaN-hLL-3qEC |title=CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology |volume=3 |year=2000 |first=Umberto |last=Quattrocchi |isbn=9780849326738 |page=1601}}</ref> The species grow to {{Convert|1|-|6|m|ft|abbr=on}} tall, with a dense, often [[Thorns, spines, and prickles|thorny]] crown. The [[leaf|leaves]] are [[evergreen]], simple, {{Convert|0.5|-|15|cm|in|abbr=on}} long, with an entire or serrated margin. The [[flower]]s are solitary or in [[umbel]]s of two to several together, each flower {{Convert|1|-|2|cm|in|abbr=on}} diameter, with five white, pink, red, or purple [[petal]]s. The [[fruit]] is a red, orange or purple [[drupe]], containing 2-3 hard [[seed]]s. ''[[Malpighia emarginata|M. emarginata]]'' is cultivated for its sweet and [[Juice|juicy]] fruits, which are very rich in [[vitamin C]].<ref name="Johnson">{{Cite book |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ZVSh_u7KxQIC&source=gbs_navlinks_s |title=Plants in Human Health and Nutrition Policy |editor=Artemis P. Simopoulos; C. Gopalan |first=Paul D. |last=Johnson |chapter=Acerola (''Malpighia glabra'' L., ''M. punicifolia'' ''M. emarginata'' DC.) Agriculture, Production, and Nutrition |publisher=Karger Publishers |year=2003 |isbn=9783805575546 |volume=91 |pages=63–74}}</ref> |
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Malpighia is a genus of flowering plants in the nance family, Malpighiaceae. It contains about 45 species of shrubs or small trees, all of which are native to the American tropics.[2] The generic name honours Marcello Malpighi, a 17th century Italian physician and botanist.[3] The species grow to 1–6 m (3.3–19.7 ft) tall, with a dense, often thorny crown. The leaves are evergreen, simple, 0.5–15 cm (0.20–5.91 in) long, with an entire or serrated margin. The flowers are solitary or in umbels of two to several together, each flower 1–2 cm (0.39–0.79 in) diameter, with five white, pink, red, or purple petals. The fruit is a red, orange or purple drupe, containing 2-3 hard seeds. M. emarginata is cultivated for its sweet and juicy fruits, which are very rich in vitamin C.[4]
Selected species
- Malpighia aquifolia L.
- Malpighia cauliflora Proctor & Vivaldi (Jamaica)
- Malpighia coccigera L. – Singapore Holly (the Caribbean)[5]
- Malpighia cubensis Kunth – Palo Bronco de Hoja Pequeña (Cuba)[6]
- Malpighia emarginata DC. – Barbados Cherry, Acerola (southern Texas and Florida, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, northern South America)
- Malpighia fucata Ker Gawl. (Puerto Rico)
- Malpighia harrisii Small (Jamaica)
- Malpighia mexicana A.Juss.
- Malpighia obtusifolia Proctor (Jamaica)
- Malpighia polytricha A.Juss.
- Malpighia proctorii Vivaldi (Jamaica)
- Malpighia setosa Spreng. – Bristly Stingingbush (The Bahamas, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico)
- Malpighia suberosa Small
- Malpighia urens L. – Cowhage (the Caribbean)[6][7][8]
Formerly placed here
- Bunchosia argentea (Jacq.) DC. (as M. argentea Jacq.)
- Bunchosia armeniaca (Cav.) DC. (as M. armeniaca Cav.
- Bunchosia glandulifera (Jacq.) Kunth (as M. glandulifera Jacq.)
- Bunchosia glandulosa (Cav.) DC. (as M. glandulosa Cav.)
- Byrsonima altissima (Aubl.) DC. (as M. altissima Aubl.)
- Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth (as M. crassifolia L.)
- Byrsonima densa (Poir.) DC. (as M. densa Poir.)
- Byrsonima spicata (Cav.) DC. (as M. spicata Cav.)
- Heteropterys multiflora (DC.) Hochr. (as M. reticulata Poir.)[8]
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Malpighia.
Wikispecies has information related to Malpighia.
- ^ "Malpighia L." TROPICOS. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ Janick, Jules (2008). The Encyclopedia of Fruit & Nuts. CABI. p. 462. ISBN 9780851996387.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthor=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Quattrocchi, Umberto (2000). CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology. Vol. 3. p. 1601. ISBN 9780849326738.
- ^ Johnson, Paul D. (2003). "Acerola (Malpighia glabra L., M. punicifolia M. emarginata DC.) Agriculture, Production, and Nutrition". In Artemis P. Simopoulos; C. Gopalan (ed.). Plants in Human Health and Nutrition Policy. Vol. 91. Karger Publishers. pp. 63–74. ISBN 9783805575546.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list (link) - ^ "Malpighia". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
- ^ a b Grandtner, Miroslav M. (2005). Elsevier's Dictionary of Trees: With Names in Latin, English, French, Spanish and Other Languages. Vol. 1. Elsevier. pp. 507–509. ISBN 9780444517845.
- ^ "Subordinate Taxa for Malpighia L." TROPICOS. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ a b "Species Records of Malpighia". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2010-06-30.