Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola)
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Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola — Starfruit.
Native Home: Southeast Asia.
Height: 5–12 metres.
Lifespan: 25–40 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Limited use for small wooden items and fuelwood.
Harvesting: Fruits are picked when their ridges turn yellow and the skin becomes glossy.
Age to Harvest: Around 2–4 years for grafted plants.
Products: Fresh fruit, juice, pickles, jam, chutney and preserves.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Eaten fresh and used in traditional Southeast Asian cooking.
Global Spread: Commercially cultivated in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Brazil.
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