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Malpighia

Malpighia

9.9
A group of tropical small trees and bushes that includes the Barbados cherry
  • noun
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  • The Malpighia genus includes species like the Barbados cherry, known for its high vitamin C content.

Examples

  • The Malpighia genus includes species like the Barbados cherry, known for its high vitamin C content.

  • Several ornamental varieties of Malpighia are popular in landscaping and home gardens.

  • Botanists studied the leaf structure of Malpighia plants to understand their adaptation to tropical climates.

  • The Malpighia genus includes many fruit-bearing plants.

  • Did you know that Malpighia is also known as Barbados cherry?

  • Several ornamental varieties of Malpighia are popular in landscaping and home gardens.

  • Botanists studied the leaf structure of Malpighia plants to understand their adaptation to tropical climates.

Synonyms

genus Malpighia
vsMalpighia
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9.9

A group of tropical shrubs and trees from the Americas that includes the Barbados cherry

highlights inclusion of subtropical areas rather than stressing native region

Compounds

Malpighia glabra
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical bush that makes small red sour fruits like cherries

genus Malpighia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical shrubs and trees from the Americas that includes the Barbados cherry

Surface Forms

Malpighia singular

Etymology

Malpighia is a plant name that honors the Italian doctor Marcello Malpighi, who studied living things long ago. So Malpighia is 'named after' a person, which is why the word refers to that group of tropical and subtropical shrubs and trees.