Malpighia martinicensis
Family: Malpighiaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 7 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows near sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Lesser Antilles, St. Vincent & Grenadines, West Indies
How it is used for food
It is a cultivated fruit tree.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cerise capitaine, Cerise du pays, Palo bronco
Synonyms
Malpighia fucata var. elliptica Nied.; Malpighia martinicensis var. jussieuana Nied.;