Cereso

At a glance

Origin / distribution: Mexico

Cultural traditions: not documented

Recorded uses: Ache(Head), Cold, Nerves, Spasm

Science studied: ASH, CALCIUM, CARBOHYDRATES, FIBER

Research volume: 0 indexed records · volume only · methodology ↗

Legal status: Varies by jurisdiction; not assessed in this record.

Names and identity

Family: Tiliaceae

Scientific name: Muntingia calabura

Common names: Cereso, Jamaica cherry, Yumansa, Buah Cheri, Buah ceri, Buah seri, Budo, Cacanicua, Capulí, Capulín, Cerezo, Ceri, Chichato, Chirriador, Chitató, Comida de paloma, Frutilla, Frutillo, Guanducillo, Guácimo macho, Jamaica Cherry, Jamaica-cherry

POWO: 320779-2 · WCVP June 2026 / POWO backbone

History

The source record documents this plant in Elsewhere, Mexico.

It records these historical or traditional applications:

• Ache(Head)
• Cold
• Nerves
• Spasm
• Tea

This summary is limited to the cited source record.

Origins and distribution

• Elsewhere
• Mexico

Documented cultural uses

• Ache(Head)
• Cold
• Nerves
• Spasm
• Tea

Cultural record detail

These entries are transcribed from the cited ethnobotanical source; they do not represent current advice or a claim of efficacy.

• Ache(Head) · Elsewhere · "
• Cold · Elsewhere · "
• Nerves · Elsewhere · "
• Spasm · Mexico · "
• Spasm · Elsewhere · "
• Tea · Elsewhere · "

Contemporary uses

Contemporary practice is not documented separately in this record.

Scientific research

Indexed records indicate research activity; they do not establish efficacy or safety.

Indexed research records

• Phytochemical constituents, biological activities, toxicological profiles, and current applications of Muntingia calabura L.: an updated review. · 2026 source ↗
• Comprehensive Nutritional Analysis and Bioactive Potential of Muntingia calabura Fruits. · 2025 source ↗
• Phytochemicals Characterization and Antidiabetic Efficacy of <i>Muntingia calabura</i> L. Leaves Extract: In vitro and in vivo Studies. · 2026 source ↗

Scientific compounds

Chemical presence is not evidence of clinical efficacy.

• ASH
• CALCIUM
• CARBOHYDRATES
• FIBER
• IRON
• NIACIN
• PHOSPHORUS
• RIBOFLAVIN
• SODIUM
• ASCORBIC-ACID
• BETA-CAROTENE
• KILOCALORIES
• THIAMIN
• FAT
• WATER
• PROTEIN

Legality

No exact international trade listing was returned by the CITES checklist for this accepted name. Country-specific law is not assessed here.

Consult the CITES species checklist for current international and national requirements.

Reference images

Sources

Plants of the World Online (POWO) · Kew data terms; cite POWO/WCVP

World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) · CC BY 3.0

CC0 · Dr. Duke raw CSV archive

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