English Common Name: Starfruit, Carambola Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 杨桃 (Yángtáo), 阳桃 (Yángtáo) Other Local Name: Pokok Belimbing (Malaysia) Family Name: Oxalidaceae (Wood Sorrel Family) Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola Synonym: Averrhoa acutangula, Sarcotheca philippica Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Oxalidales > Oxalidaceae (Wood Sorrel Family) > Averrhoa Origin: Tropical Asia Growth Habit: Tree Characteristic: A star shape fruit bearing tree. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Images Location: Johor, Malaysia ![]() ![]() |
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