Byrsonima spicata, commonly known as shoemaker's bark tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH and moderate moisture. Native to several national parks in Colombia and Cuba, this plant is suitable for cultivation in conservatories, greenhouses, or patio containers in the UK, where it requires protection (hardiness H1b). Interest in this species is primarily during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings.

Shoemaker's bark tree (Byrsonima spicata) thrives in full sun, ideal for conservatories and patios, with interest in spring and summer.

Byrsonima is one of about 75 genera in the Malpighiaceae, a family of flowering plants in the order Malpighiales. In particular in American English, they are known as locustberries.

Byrsonima spicata

Galphimia glauca is a shrub cultivar within the Galphimia genus, belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. It features green foliage and thrives best in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. This plant prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H4. It is suitable for flower borders and beds, with interest during spring and summer. Cultivation involves planting in well-drained soil and watering during establishment, and it can be propagated by seed or vegetative reproduction.

Galphimia glauca is a hardy H4 shrub with green foliage, thriving in full sun and ideal for flower borders and beds in spring and summer.

Galphimia glauca

Heteropterys glabra is a climbing cultivar within the genus Heteropterys, part of the Malpighiaceae family. This deciduous climber thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with an acidic pH. Suitable for use on walls or trellises, it is best grown in conditions that mimic its natural habitat. Propagation can be achieved through seed or semi-ripe cuttings. Its main seasons of interest are spring and summer, although it requires protection in the UK as it is hardy only to H1a.

Heteropterys glabra is a deciduous climber ideal for walls or trellises, thriving in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with spring and summer interest.

Heteropterys glabra

Hiptage acuminata is a climbing cultivar within the Hiptage genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This ornamental climber is best grown under UK hardiness conditions rated H1b. It is of particular interest during spring and summer and can be propagated through softwood cuttings or grafting.

Hiptage acuminata is a hardy ornamental climber for full sun, blooming beautifully in spring and summer in UK gardens.

Hiptage acuminata

Stigmaphyllon ciliatum, known as the Brazilian golden orchid vine, is an evergreen climber from the Malpighiaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam with a neutral pH. This cultivar is suitable for growing on climbers, trellises, and pergolas, providing interest during spring and summer. It is best propagated by cuttings and requires protection in the UK, with a hardiness rating of H1b.

Brazilian golden orchid vine is an evergreen climber ideal for trellises, flowering in spring and summer, thriving in full sun and sheltered spots.