SOURCE: http://health-benefits-of-fruit.blogspot.com/2014/10/amazing-benefits-of-muntingia-fruit-for.html
ANTISEPTICS
Decoction of leaves of cherry (cherry) has proved efficacy can kill microbes or as an antiseptic. Series leaf decoction is proven to kill bacteria as follows: C. Diptheriae, S. aureus, P. vulgaris, S. Epidemidis, and K. Rhizophil. Allegedly anti-bacterial activity of this series leaves caused by the presence of compounds such as tannins, flavonoids and saponins has.

ANTI INFLAMMATION
Decoction of leaves of cherry (cherry) also have properties to reduce inflammation (anti-inflammatory) and also reduce the heat.

ANTI-TUMOR
Leaf cherry (Cherry) is also reported to have anti-tumor effects, where the content of flavonoid compound that belongs to the leaf cherry (Cherry) was found to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in vitro / laboratory.

ANTI uric acid (uric acid)
In Indonesia, traditionally cherry fruit (cherry) has been used to treat gout by consuming cherry fruit sebayak 9 points 3 times a day. It is proven to reduce pain caused by the disease gout.

SOURCE: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25068675
Muntingia calabura: a review of its traditional uses, chemical properties, and pharmacological observations.
Mahmood ND1, Nasir NL, Rofiee MS, Tohid SF, Ching SM, Teh LK, Salleh MZ, Zakaria ZA.
Author information:
1Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia , Selangor , Malaysia

Abstract
CONTEXT:
Different parts of Muntingia calabura L. (Elaeocarpaceae), or "kerukup siam" in Malay, have been reported to possess medicinal value, supported by a number of scientific studies.
OBJECTIVE:
To gather all information related to the ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical compositions, and pharmacological activities of M. calabura and present them as a comprehensive and systematic review article.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Literature has been retrieved from a number of databases (e.g., Pubmed, Science Direct, Springer Link, etc.). General web searches were also carried out using Google and Yahoo search engines by applying some related search terms (e.g., Muntingia calabura, phytochemical, pharmacological, extract, and traditional uses). The articles related to agriculture, ecology, and synthetic work and those using languages other than English or Malay have been excluded. The bibliographies of papers relating to the review subject were also searched for further relevant references.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
The literature search conducted using the above-mentioned Internet search engines only lead to the identification of 36 journals published as early as 1987. From the articles reviewed, M. calabura possessed various pharmacological activities (e.g., cytotoxic, antinociceptive, antiulcer, anti-inflammatory), which supported the folklore claims and could be attributed to its phytoconstituents.
CONCLUSION:
Muntingia calabura possesses remarkable medicinal value, which warrants further and in-depth studies. Therefore, this review paper is presented to help guide researchers to plan their future studies related to this plant in the hope of isolating potential leads for future drug development.

SOURCE: http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/plants/cherry_tree.htm * Wee Yeow Chin, "A Guide to the Wayside Trees of Singapore", BP Singapore Science Centre, 1989 (p. 145: description, habitat, photo). * E. J. H. Corner, "Wayside Trees of Malaya: Vol I", Malayan Nature Society, 4th ed., 1997 (p. 251-252: description, habit, distribution).
Jamaican Cherry Tree (Muntingia calabura)
Jamaican/Japanese Cherry, Buah Ceri/Kerukup Siam(Malay)

The Cherry Tree is named for its sweet sticky fruits, juicy and full of tiny seeds. They are a favourite with birds and bats, which disperse the seeds, and children too! The leaves are covered with tiny sticky hairs.

Although it provides good shade, it is not a popular wayside tree because the birds and bats that visit the tree also leave their droppings under the tree.

The tree flourishes in poor soil, tolerating both acid and alkaline conditions and quite drought resistant. However, it doesn't tolerate salty conditions and so is not a true mangrove associate.
Mangrove and wetland wildlife at
Sungei Buloh Nature Park
Main features: Small fast-growing tree with drooping branches that give an umbrella-shaped crown. Grows up to 7-12m.

Leaves: Simple, covered with sticky hairs.

Flowers: Small, white. Last only one day, petals falling in the afternoon.

Fruits: Small, round, juicy, green turning red when ripe. Very sweet, musky, somewhat fig-like flavour, filled with tiny, yellowish seeds, too fine to be noticed when the fruit is eaten.

Status in Singapore: Introduced, common in wastelands.

World distribution: Native to southern Mexico, Central America, tropical South America, the Greater Antilles, St. Vincent and Trinidad. Widely introduced to almost all tropical regions.

Classification: Family Elaeocarpaceae.
Uses as food: The fruits are eaten in Mexico and sold in markets there. Fruits are also made into jams and used in tarts. The leaf is made into a tea. In Brazil, they are planted on river banks so their fallen fruit attracts fish which are then caught.

Other uses: The reddish-brown timber is compact, fine-grained, moderately strong, light in weight, durable, and easily worked. It is used to make small boxes, casks, and general carpentry. The dried timber is valued as firewood for cooking as it lights quickly and produces intense heat with little smoke. In Brazil, it is being considered as pulp for paper making. The bark is stripped to produce strong soft cord made into ropes. Because of its ability to grow quickly on poor soils and rapid dispersal by birds and bats, the Cherry Tree is being considered as a candidate for reforestation projects.

Traditional medicinal uses: The flowers are used as an antiseptic and to treat spasms. It is also taken to relieve headaches and colds.

Role in the habitat: As a pioneer species on poor soils, it helps provide shade for other plants to establish themselves. Its fruits provide food for birds and bats, and it provides shelter for small creatures.