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  8. Acerola

species 4,567 observations

Acerola

Malpighia emarginata

Status
present
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Florida Duskywing 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Indian Cotton Jassid 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Centris flavofasciata, Verdin, Metopoloba pruinosa 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

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