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acerola

Malpighia glabra

Least Concern

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The Barbados Cherry (Malpighia glabra) is a species in the genus Malpighia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Malpighia glabra (acerola)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish acerola

Portuguese acerola

Similar Species in Malpighia

Malpighia macracantha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of acerola?

The scientific name of acerola is Malpighia glabra. It belongs to the genus Malpighia.

What is the conservation status of acerola?

acerola (Malpighia glabra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does acerola live?

acerola is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, India, Seychelles, Taiwan.

What family does acerola belong to?

acerola (Malpighia glabra) belongs to the genus Malpighia, which is part of the taxonomic family Malpighiaceae.

Is acerola endangered?

No, acerola (Malpighia glabra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does acerola belong to?

acerola (Malpighia glabra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of acerola?

The closest relatives of acerola in the genus Malpighia include Cereza, Palo Bronco Chico, Barbados cherry, Longspine Malpighia, Singapore holly.