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Barbados Cherry

Malpighia glabra

Least Concern

About

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 (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Malpighiales (キントラノオ目)

Species

Malpighia glabra (Barbados Cherry)

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 Barbados Cherry?

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

What is the conservation status of Barbados Cherry?

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

Where does Barbados Cherry live?

Barbados Cherry 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 Barbados Cherry belong to?

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

Is Barbados Cherry endangered?

No, Barbados Cherry (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 Barbados Cherry belong to?

Barbados Cherry (Malpighia glabra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Barbados Cherry?

The closest relatives of Barbados Cherry in the genus Malpighia include Barbados cherry, Lady Hair, Longspine Malpighia, Singapore holly, cow-itch-cherry.