Muntingia calabura
Jamaica Cherry, Jamaica Cherry
Other regional names: Panama Berry +1 more
- Panama Berry
- Strawberrytree
Also known as: Muntingia calabura var. trinitensis Griseb. +2 more
- Muntingia calabura var. trinitensis Griseb.
- Muntingia glabra Spreng.
- Muntingia rosea H.Karst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Muntingiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Muntingia calabura (commonly known as Jamaica cherry) is a tree within the Muntingiaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, C. American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Bahamas, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Christmas I., Cocos (Keeling) I., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Galápagos, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Jawa, Kenya, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maldives, Marianas, Marquesas, Nauru, Oman, Puerto Rico, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Tokelau-Manihiki, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.