Melicoccus lepidopetalus is a species of flowering plant in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, native to South America. It is a tree known for its edible fruit.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Melicoccus Lepidopetalus (Melicoccus lepidopetalus)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Melicoccus |
| Species | Melicoccus lepidopetalus |
Similar in genus Melicoccus