Muntingia calabura, also known as the Jamaican cherry or Singapore cherry, is a small tree or shrub that is native to Central America and northern South America. It is widely grown in tropical regions as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruit. The Jamaican cherry is also known by several other names, such as strawberry tree, Panama berry, and cotton candy fruit. In some regions, it is called aratiles, capulín, or nigua. Regardless of the name, the fruit of Muntingia calabura is often used in jams, jellies, and beverages due to its sweet, slightly tangy flavor.