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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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]
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.
