Malpighia coccigera

Miniature Holly, Dwarf Holly, Singapore Holly

Message of the Flower

Sensitivity

The Mother’s Comment

One of the results of refinement of the being.

Colour

White, green, yellow

Family

Malpighiaceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small, generally a few centimeters in diameter

Flower Texture

Smooth and slightly waxy

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Mild to no scent

Leaf Texture

Radially symmetrical

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Deep Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Often in the warmer months, but can vary by climate.

Climate

Prefers tropical to subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil and does not tolerate waterlogging.

Soil Type

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil and does not tolerate waterlogging.

Temperature Ranges

Warm climates; not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Pollinators

Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Habitat

Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Valued for its ornamental qualities, including foliage and flowers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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