Acerola (Malpighia emarginata) is a very significant source of vitamin C in the natural form of ascorbic acid. Vitamin C is an essential dietary nutrient, playing a role in immune system health. Vitamin A is another important nutrient found in the acerola. Acerola is also known as: Barbados Cherry, Magic Cherry, West Indian cherry and Cereza, Cerisier, Antilles cherry, and Semeruco