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pale seagrape

Scientific Name: Coccoloba pallida

Family: Polygonaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Pale Seagrape (Coccoloba pallida) and Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera)

This page provides information about Coccoloba pallida, commonly known as Pale Seagrape, and related species like Coccoloba uvifera, or Sea Grape.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species in the *Coccoloba* genus, such as *Coccoloba uvifera*, produce grape-like clusters of fruit.

Considerations for Children

  • Some species in the *Coccoloba* genus, such as *Coccoloba uvifera*, produce grape-like clusters of fruit.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coccoloba pallida C. Wright
  • Common Name: Pale Seagrape
  • Family: Polygonaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Other Species Mentioned:
    • Coccoloba uvifera (L.) L. (Seagrape)
    • Coccoloba pubescens L. (Grandleaf Seagrape)
    • Coccoloba pyrifolia

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pale Seagrape is present in the Caribbean.
  • Sea Grape (*Coccoloba uvifera*) grows predominantly on beaches and dunes and is tolerant of salty sea environments.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Pale Seagrape (Coccoloba pallida) is a perennial that can grow as a tree or shrub.
  • Sea Grape (*Coccoloba uvifera*) is an unmistakable tree with large circular leaves and red veins. It has pale grey bark that sheds woody flakes. Its flowers are pale yellow.
  • The fruit of the Sea Grape (*Coccoloba uvifera*) is round or egg-shaped, about 1 inch long, initially pale green and turning.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Sea Grape (*Coccoloba uvifera*) flowers provide nectar for honeybees, resulting in a pale-colored and spicy honey.
  • The seagrape borer, *Hexeris enhydris* Grote, is a moth species native to the area. The adult moth is yellowish to pale brown with rusty wavy lines.