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carambola
Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola
Family: Oxalidaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Carambola (Starfruit)
Carambola, also known as starfruit, is a tropical fruit enjoyed for its unique shape and flavor. This page provides information about the carambola plant, its characteristics, and other interesting facts.
Considerations for Pets
- Carambola is known for its distinctive five-angled shape, which could be a potential choking hazard, especially for smaller animals.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola
- Common Name: Starfruit
- Family: Wood-sorrel family (Oxalidaceae - inferred from text)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Southeast Asia, specifically the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Nepal.
- Believed to have originated in Sri Lanka and the Moluccas.
- Cultivated in many tropical and warm subtropical areas worldwide.
Morphological Characteristics
- The carambola tree is slow-growing and short-trunked.
- It has a much-branched, bushy, broad, rounded crown.
- Reaches 20 to 30 feet (6-9 meters) in height.
- The fruit is a 5-angled green to yellow tropical fruit with a star-shaped cross-section.
Quirky Facts
- When sliced, carambola fruit has a distinctive star shape, making it a visually appealing addition to dishes.