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Singapore holly

Malpighia coccigera

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)
Family
Malpighiaceae
Genus
Malpighia
Species
Malpighia coccigera (Singapore holly)

Similar Species in Malpighia

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brennende Barbadoskirsche
Malpighia urens
Least Concern
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westindische Kirsche
Malpighia emarginata
Not Evaluated
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Barbados Cherry
Malpighia glabra
Least Concern
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Lady Hair
Malpighia cubensis
Least Concern
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Longspine Malpighia
Malpighia macracantha
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Singapore holly?
The scientific name of Singapore holly is Malpighia coccigera. It belongs to the genus Malpighia.
Where does Singapore holly live?
Singapore holly is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India, Seychelles, Singapore, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Singapore holly belong to?
Singapore holly (Malpighia coccigera) belongs to the genus Malpighia, which is part of the taxonomic family Malpighiaceae.
What kingdom does Singapore holly belong to?
Singapore holly (Malpighia coccigera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Singapore holly?
The closest relatives of Singapore holly in the genus Malpighia include brennende Barbadoskirsche, westindische Kirsche, Barbados Cherry, Lady Hair, Longspine Malpighia.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Malpighia — 6 Species

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brennende Barbadoskirsche
Malpighia urens
LC 🐾
westindische Kirsche
Malpighia emarginata
NE 🐾
Barbados Cherry
Malpighia glabra
LC 🐾
Lady Hair
Malpighia cubensis
LC 🐾
Longspine Malpighia
Malpighia macracantha
NT
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Singapore holly
Malpighia coccigera
NE
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