Malpighiaceae
Synonyms
Acerola Cherries
Acerola Cherry
Cherries, Acerola
Cherry, Acerola
Malpighia glabra
Malpighia glabras
glabras, Malpighia
A plant family of the order Polygalales, subclass Rosidae class, Magnoliopsida that are mostly shrubs and small trees. Many of the members contain indole alkaloids.