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.

Synonyms: Malpighia glabra, Acerola Cherry, Malpighia glabras, txid4268, Cherries, Acerola, glabras, Malpighia, Malpighiaceae, Cherry, Acerola, txid71611, Acerola Cherries