Description

Common names include?acerola cherry,?Barbados cherry,?West Indian cherry, and?wild crepe myrtle.

Health? Benefits:

It is known for being extremely rich in vitamin C, almost as much as camu camu, although M. emarginata also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, and B3, as well as carotenoids and bioflavonoids, which provide important nutritive value and have antioxidant uses.