Family Malpighiaceae

Acerola Cherry Family

HAWAII - CULTIVATED

Malpighia punicifolia

UH Manoa, Oahu

ACEROLA or BARBADOS CHERRY

Small tree with pink flowers 3/4 inch across.  Fruits are sweet & high in Vitamin C.  Native to Tropical South America & the Caribbean.  M. glabra is a synonym.

http://www.ntbg.org/plants/plant_details.php?plantid=7316

Galphimia gracilis

UH Manoa, Oahu

SPRAY OF GOLD

Small ornamental shrub native to Eastern Mexico.

Stigmaphyllon floribundum

UH Manoa, Oahu

ORCHID VINE or WOOLY AMAZONVINE

Ornamental woody vine from the Tropical Americas.

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