Plant: Averrhoa carambola

Averrhoa carambola
Starfruit
Belimbing, Belimbing manis
Oxalidaceae

Averrhoa carambola is the scientific name for the starfruit plant, a type of fruit belonging to the Oxalidaceae family. This plant is uniquely characterized by its star-shaped fruit when cut or sliced ​​crosswise, and its pinnately compound leaves. This plant typically grows in tropical climates.

Averrhoa carambola adalah nama ilmiah dari tanaman belimbing manis, tanaman ini adalah jenis tanaman buah yang masuk ke dalam family Oxalidaceae. Tanaman ini memiliki ciri khas yang unik karena memiliki buah yang berbentuk seperti bintang jika dipotong atau diiris melintang, dan bentuk daun majemuk menyirip. Tanaman ini biasanya tumbuh di daerah yang beriklim tropis. 

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Local Name
Cultural Group
Language
 
Belimbing
Bali - Badung
Bali
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Category
Cultural Group
Material
Part Used
Color
 
Food & drink
Bali - Gianyar
No material given
No color given
Apri Tiarsana
Apri Tiarsana
24 Mar 2026
Ripe fruit can be eaten directly
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No technique given