Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Cultivars

Cultivars and species


• The genus Malphigia mainly having 2 related species – Malphigia coccijera and Malphigia urense, yields edible fruits.

The cultivated types are grouped into:
1. Acid types


• These are generally better yielders with more desirable form with more vitamin C, these fruits are considered acceptable in many countries where fruit is used fresh or blended to fortify other juices low in Vit.C
• Varieties – Maunawik, J.H. Beanmont, C.F. Rehnbong, F. Haley, Red jumbo.

2. Sweet type


• These cultivars were developed for general home planting and for potential use in baby foods and products requiring minimum acidity.
• Varieties: Manoa sweet, Tropical Ruby, Hawaiian Queen, Florida sweet
• Other varieties – A-14, 12, B-6, 7,8,15 and 17 grown in Puerto Rico.