Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MELICOCCUS P. Browne, Civ. Nat. Hist. Jamaica 210. 1756.
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TYPE: Milicoccus bijugatus Jacquin
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melicoccus bijugatus | SPANISH LIME | Not Native | ||
| Melicoccus pedicellaris | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Leaflet tip obscurely acuminate, the acumen 1-7 mm long; perianth 4-merous; stamens extrorse; ovary not septate
1. Leaflet tip abruptly acuminate, the acumen 8-30 mm long; perianth 5-merous; stamens introrse; ovary septate
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casimira | Casimira Scopoli, Intr. Hist. Nat. 234. 1777. | TYPE: = Melicoccus P. Browne 1756. | |
| Melicocca | Melicocca Linnaeus, Sp. Pl., ed. 2. 495. 1762. | TYPE: = Melicoccus P. Browne 1756. |