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Melicoccus

*Melicoccus bijugatus Jacquin. Common name: Spanish-lime, Genip. Phenology: Apr-Jul; May-Aug. Habitat: Rockland hammocks, disturbed upland areas. Distribution: Native of South America.

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Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl4, K4, WH3, Brizicky (1963). Basionym: Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq. 1760

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