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Carambola, also known as star fruit, is the fruit of ''Averrhoa carambola'', a species of tree native to tropical Southeast Asia. The edible fruit has distinctive ridges running down its sides (usually 5–6). When cut in cross-section, it resembles a star, giving it the name of ''star fruit''. The entire fruit is edible, usually raw, and may be cooked or made into relishes, preserves, garnish, and juices. It is commonly consumed in Southeast Asia, South Asia, the South Pacific, Micronesia, parts of East Asia, the United States, parts of Latin America, and the Caribbean. The tree is cultivated throughout tropical areas of the world. Carambola fruits contain oxalic acid and the neurotoxin caramboxin. Consuming large quantities of the fruit, especially for individuals with some types of kidney disease, can result in serious adverse health effects. Origins and distribution The center of diversity and the original range of ''Averrhoa carambola'' is tropical Southeast Asia, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Averrhoa Carambola ARS K5735-7
''Averrhoa'' is a genus of trees in the family Oxalidaceae. It includes five species native to Java, the Maluku Islands, New Guinea, Sulawesi, and Vietnam. The genus is named after Averroes, a 12th-century astronomer and philosopher from Al-Andalus. Two species, the carambola and the bilimbi, are cultivated for their fruits. Species Five species are accepted. *''Averrhoa bilimbi ''Averrhoa bilimbi'' (commonly known as bilimbi, cucumber tree, or tree sorrel) is a fruit-bearing tree of the genus ''Averrhoa'', family (biology), family Oxalidaceae. It is believed to be originally native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia but ...'' – bilimbi *'' Averrhoa carambola'' – starfruit or carambola *'' Averrhoa dolichocarpa'' *'' Averrhoa leucopetala'' *'' Averrhoa microphylla'' References Oxalidaceae Oxalidales genera Taxa described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{Oxalidales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
