Muntingia calabura L.

Botanical name: 

Muntingia calabura L.

Family:

Muntingiaceae

Vernacular names: 

Jam (S)

Jamaica Cherry (E),Jam Tree (E),Panama Cherry (E),Singapore Cherry (E),Strawberry Tree (E),Jam Tree (E),Cotton Candy Berry (E),Calabura(E)

Ten Pazham (T)

Habit: 

Small Tree

Origin: 

Naturalized Exotic

National conservation status:

NE – Not Evaluated 

Global conservation status:

LC- Least Concern

Uses:

Fruit -Edible

More information:  

https://www.floraofsrilanka.com/species/903