Malpighia aquifolia

Botanical Description

Malpighia aquifolia is a much-branched, erect shrub, usually growing up to 200cm tall[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is often grown as an ornamental, valued for its floral display and holly-like leaves. It can be trimmed and is grown as a low hedge.