Acerola
Related Category: Plants
(s´´r´l) or barbados cherry, the edible fruit of Malpighia glabra, of the genera Bunchiosa and Malpighia of the family Malpighiaceae.
Soil: Acerolas grows in marl, limestone, clay and other heavy soils as long as it drains well; waterlogging of roots will cause plant death. Soil pH should be 6.5-7.5 as acid soils do not promote vigorous growth.
Acerola - Malpighia glabra
Acerolo - Crataegus azarolus
Achicoria amarga - Cichorium intybus
Achicoria amarga - Taraxacum officinale
Achicoria dulce - Chondrilla juncea
Achiote - Bixa orellana
Achupalla - Eryngium campestre
Aciano - Centaurea cyanus ...
Due to its shallow and smaller root system, acerola can be interplanted with other crops more closely than many trees. Acerolas grows in marl, limestone, clay and other heavy soils as long as it drains well. Tolerates alkaline soil.
Common name: Barbados Cherry, Wild Crapemyrtle, Acerola
Botanical name: Malpighia glabra Family: Malpighiaceae (Barbados cherry family) ...
Malpighia - Malpighia Trees
Malpighia glabra - Acerola; Barbados Cherry; Wild Crape Myrtle
Malvaceae: The Mallow Family ...
 See also: Cherry, Green, Orange, Fruits, Apple
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