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Jamaican cherry (lat. Muntingia) - a fruit crop belonging to the Muntingievye family. It is worth noting that this is a monotypic genus that includes one single species. This culture also has other names - Panamanian or Singaporean cherry.
Description
Jamaican cherry is an evergreen tree reaching a height of seven and a half to twelve meters, endowed with lanceolate or oblong dark green leaves, the length of which varies from five to twelve and a half centimeters.
The single bisexual flowers of the plant are equipped with five white petals and a similar number of sepals. All of them sit on axillary pedicels, the length of which can reach two and a half centimeters. And outwardly, they very much resemble the flowers of garden strawberries.
The fruits of Jamaican cherry are characterized by a spherical shape, and their diameter ranges from one to 1.25 cm. The smooth and very delicate skin of these berries is colored in yellow or red tones, and visually they have a striking resemblance to cherries. The flesh enclosed inside the fruit is usually light brown or glassy red - it practically does not smell and has a great sweet taste. And inside the pulp there are small yellowish seeds to such an extent that it is almost impossible to notice them even while eating.
Where grows
Under natural conditions, Jamaican cherries can be found in the tropical zone of some South American and Central American countries, including a number of islands in the Caribbean. In general, it is widely cultivated in a huge number of the most diverse countries. Its plantations are especially large in almost all states of Southeast Asia, on the island of Guam and in distant India.
Application
Jamaican cherries are eaten both fresh and cooked. These berries are often used to make jams, make preserves and squeeze out wonderful juice. And they can often be seen in a wide variety of fruit salads.
The flowers of this culture are widely used as an effective remedy for colds and headaches - this is due to their excellent antiseptic effect. And from the brewed leaves, a magnificent and very aromatic tea is obtained.
Quite often, this plant is also used for the purpose of landscaping various settlements. Yes, and it forms shading just gorgeous. And fibrous tree bark is used to make strong cords and cables.
Contraindications
Jamaican cherry does not have any special contraindications, however, due to its individual intolerance, sometimes allergic reactions can still occur.
Growing and caring
Jamaican cherry is considered a fairly light-loving plant, but it will grow no worse in partial shade. And most often it can be found in mountainous areas, most of which are located at an altitude of about a thousand meters above sea level.
Despite the relative undemandingness of soils, this crop will not grow on saline or swampy soils. She needs moderate moisture and watering, and she can reproduce both by cuttings (that is, vegetatively) and by seeds.
In tropical conditions, this crop is capable of both blooming and bearing fruit throughout the twelve months of the year. At the same time, even a decrease in the average daily temperature to fifteen degrees does not affect either its growth or its fruiting. And regardless of the season, Jamaican cherries will invariably delight with excellent yield. And she will begin to bear fruit from the second year after planting.
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