| Common Classification | |||
| Common Names | Panama berry,Jamaican cherry, Singapore cherry | ||
| Name in Sinhalese | Cherry | ||
| Categories | Fruits, Ornamental | ||
| Scientific Classification | |||
| Family | Muntingiaceae | ||
| Genus | Muntingia | ||
| Species | M.calabura | ||
| Scientific Names | Muntingia calabura | ||
| Status | |||
| Culinary / Edible | Yes | Low | Fruits |
| Use as Medicament | Do Not | ||
| Poisoned / Toxin | Do Not | ||
| Description | |||
| Origin | Native to South american countries and introduced
plant to Sri Lanka
found in home gardens and scrub jungle. | ||
| Identification | Small or medium size evergreen tree grow up to 5 - 6 meters tall. .Leaves are green and bloom small white flowers about 3 cm wide.wide. Cultivate for shade and ornamental.Red fruits produces over the year and best food for birds and many wild life | ||
Flower of Jamaica Cherry |  Leaves of Jamaica cherry | ||
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