It is one of the common names given to a tree of edible and medicinal fruits. It is also usually called guachocote, , huaxocote , manzanita , manzanita de cerro , manzanito , nanche rojo , nance rojo , nancerol medicinal , nanche , nanche de cerro , nanche de monte , nanche montuno , palo de nanche . Its scientific name is Malpighia mexicana and it belongs to the Malpighiaceae family. It is an endangered species.