Muntingiaceae

Muntingia L. (Not native)

Muntingia calabura L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 509; Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 313; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 32; Cortez et al., Check List 19 (2023) 988. Distribution: Neotropics. LUZON: Cagayan (photos), Rizal (photos), MINDANAO: Lanao del Norte (photos), MINDORO (photos), PALAWAN, SIARGAO. Notes: Widely distributed in the Philippines in and about towns, and often thoroughly naturalized. 0m. Naturalized.

Bayer, C, MW Chase & MF Fay. 1998. Muntingiaceae, a new family of dicotyledons with malvalean affinities. Taxon 47: 37-42.