Vallesia glabra

Vallesia glabra, the pearlberry, is a species of plant, a shrub of the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical America. It also has the common names smooth vallesia and tear shrub.

Characteristics

This plant is a source of shelter, food and liquid for numerous birds, which rest under its shade and feed on its fruits that are similar to small, white grapes or pearls, hence giving the plant its English common name of pearlberry.

Growth

The shrubs can reach a height of between 2 and 6 metres.

Distribution

This species is found in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, the Bahamas, Cuba and the United States.