Vallesia glabra
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Vallesia |
| Species: | V. glabra
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| Binomial name | |
| Vallesia glabra | |
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Vallesia glabra, commonly known as the pearlberry, is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae native to the tropical Americas. It is also known as smooth vallesia[1] and tear shrub.[2]
Characteristics
Vallesia glabra produces small, white, berry-like fruits that resemble pearls, giving rise to the common name "pearlberry". The fruits are consumed by various bird species, and the plant provides shelter and shade within its habitat.
Growth
The shrub typically grows to a height of 2–6 metres (6 ft 6 in to 19 ft 8 in).
Habitat
The species typically grows in tropical and subtropical environments, including coastal areas, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Distribution
Vallesia glabra is found in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador (including the Galapagos Islands), Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, the Bahamas, Cuba, and the United States, where it is native to Florida and introduced in California.
References
- ^ "Campus Arboretum". The University of Arizona. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Plant Listings". Leon Levy Native Plant Reserve. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
External links
- Media related to Vallesia glabra at Wikimedia Commons