Plant: Averrhoa bilimbi

Averrhoa bilimbi
Cucumber tree/Bilimbi
Belimbing wuluh, Belimbing sayur, Belimbing basi
Oxalidaceae

Starfruit or vegetable starfruit, has the scientific name Averrhoa bilimbi, this plant has small tree size, has oval-shaped fruit that is ligh green to greenish yellow when ripe, and small green leaves. Starfruit fruit has a sour taste and is often used as a cooking spice. In addition, starfruit can also be used as a tradisional medicine, because starfruit has the potential as an antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer. In addition, starfruit can also be used as a medicine for mouth ulcers, stomach aches, mumps, and is able to overcome bleeding gums and toothaches. 

Belimbing wuluh atau belimbing sayur, memiliki nama ilmiah Averrhoa bilimbi, tanaman ini memiliki ukuran pohon yang kecil, memiliki buah berbentuk lonjong berwarna hijau muda hingga kuning kehijauan saat matang, dan daunnya kecil kecil berwarna hijau. Buah belimbing wuluh memiliki rasa asam dan sering digunakan sebagai bumbu masakan. Selain itu Belimbing wuluh juga dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai obat tradisional, karena belimbing wuluh memiliki potensi sebagai antibakteri, antivirus, dan antikanker. Selain itu belimbing wuluh juga dapat digunakan sebagai obat sariawan, sakit perut, gondongan, dan mampu mengatasi gusi berdarah dan sakit gigi. 

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Local Name
Cultural Group
Language
 
Belimbing buluh
Bali - Badung
Bali
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Category
Cultural Group
Material
Part Used
Color
 
Medicinal
Bali - Gianyar
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No color given
Apri Tiarsana
Apri Tiarsana
19 Jul 2024
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