The Amazing Strawberry Tree | Muntingia calabura ตะขบฝรั่ง

The Amazing Strawberry Tree | Muntingia calabura ตะขบฝรั่ง Muntingia is a genus of plants in the family Muntingiaceae, comprising only one species, Muntingia calabura, and was named in honour of Abraham Munting. In Kerala it is seen in the areas adjacent to the Western Ghat. Usually it serves as a shade plant. The edible fruit ripens during November to January and is said to help diabetic patients. A small reduction was recorded in patients&blood sugar levels after consumption. A popular belief is that this tree leads to prosperity. &is the colloquial name which means &cherry&It is also known as "Company Pazham" in the Palakkad Walayar area. The tree is quite common in the dry land of Palakkad and planted for its shade along highways. Muntingia calabura is a shrub or tree up to 12 m tall with spreading branches. The flowers are small (up to 3 cm wide), solitary or in inflorescences of two or three flowers, with five lanceolate sepals, hairy, five obovate white petals, many stamens with yellow anthers, and a smooth ovoid ovary. Jamaican Strawberry | Cherry Tree | Muntingia calabura | The Amazing Strawberry Tree ต้นตะขบ,ตะขบฝรั่ง,บำรุงตับ,บำรุงหัวใจ,