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Muntingia

Muntingia

9.9
A small tropical tree that makes small sweet red fruit
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists classify the Jamaican cherry under the genus Muntingia.

Examples

  • The Muntingia tree bears small, sweet fruit enjoyed by children in many tropical countries.

  • The Muntingia tree is native to Central America and produces small, red fruits.

  • Urban parks in Southeast Asia often feature Muntingia for its rapid growth and ornamental value.

  • The Muntingia tree produces sweet cherries.

  • Many gardeners love the Muntingia for its fruit.

  • Many tropical gardens include Muntingia due to its attractive flowers and sweet cherries.

  • In some regions, the wood of the Muntingia tree is used for making furniture.

Compounds

Muntingia calabura
  • Specialized
9.9

A fast-growing tropical evergreen tree that has white flowers and small sweet red fruit

Surface Forms

Muntingia singular
Muntingia plural

Etymology

Muntingia comes from the name of the Dutch botanist Munting, so a helpful way to remember it is 'Munting's tree'. That's why Muntingia is the scientific name for the Jamaican cherry and other small tropical trees.