Jamaican Cherry (Engl.)
Muntingia calabura L.
Diabetesfast-growing tree with spreading branches Height: 2-12m (2) Leaves: Alternate, distichous, hairy, sticky, lanceolate or oblong-ovate, irregularly tooted, and have pointed tips (1) Flowers: Its 6-petaled, white flowers with prominent yellow stamens are solitary and in pairs (1) Fruits: Round, green berry fruits, filled with many seeds and become red, soft, juice and very sweet when ripe.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Diabetes. Preparation: Get the fruits. Part used: Fruit | Diarrhea. Preparation: Boil 7 young shoots. Part used: Leaves | Hypertension. Preparation: Boil the leaves. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Get the fruits | Boil 7 young shoots | Boil the leaves
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), roadside, backyard. secondary forest, agricultural lands, vacant lots
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Muntingia calabura L.
- Local Name
- Jamaican Cherry (Engl.)
- Family
- Muntigiaceae
- Category
- Diabetes
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
Medical Disclaimer:
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