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| Identification |
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Genus
Malpighia
Species
glabra
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wild crapemyrtle
Barbados cherry
acerolas
Family
MALPIGHIACEAE
Specimen number
S2432
Data source
GrUnFr p32-34
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
8' - 15'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is a bright red cherry that is thin skinned, juicy and acidic. There are many nutritional properties of merit in Malpighia glabra; for example vitamin C, calcium and iron can all be found. As a food source, Wild crapemyrtle (sometimes called Barbados cherry and acerolas) is often used in jelly and as juice.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Jelly
Juice
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
a bright red cherry that is thin skinned, juicy and acidic
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Malpighia glabra is considered to have originated from Tropical America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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