Jamaican Cherry

Muntingia calabura

#61

Description

Family: Muntingiaceae Plant Type: Fast-growing fruit tree Native to: Southern Mexico, Central America and Northern South America Life Span: 25-40 years Uses: Secondary metabolites from leaf extract cure prostate problems, reduce gastric ulcers, treat headaches; fruits cure respiratory problems; bark and flowers are antiseptic

Details

Botanical name

Muntingia calabura

Plant type

tree

Lifespan

perennial

Favourable Climate

tropical

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