Local Name: Buah Belimbing
Scientific Name: Averrhoa bilimbi
Family: Qxalidaceae
Origin/Habitat: Originated from Malaysia and Indonesia
Details: Star fuits are oblong and small in size, and are rarely eaten fresh because its sour taste. A nearly ripe fruit is usually used as a flavour enhancer
Uses: Star fruit can get rid of the fishy taste, especially freshwater fish (bream). Therefore, the fruit is often used for brewing to the Malays and Chinese. The trees are grown as ornamental plants and its leaves can be used for medicine
Breeding: N/A