Averrhoa bilimbi (commonly known as bilimbi, cucumber tree, or tree sorrel [2]) is a fruit-bearing tree of the genus Averrhoa, family Oxalidaceae. It is believed to be originally native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia [citation needed] but has naturalized and is …

2018年7月2日 · Averrhoa bilimbi commonly known as bilimbi, cucumber tree is a fruit bearing tree of genus Averrhoa, family Oxalidaceae. It is a close relative of carambola tree. The plant is native to Southeast Asia but now found growing throughout the tropics.

The bilimbi, Averrhoa bilimbi, L., (Oxalidaceae), is closely allied to the carambola but quite different in appearance, manner of fruiting, flavor and uses. The tree may be distinguished readily from the carambola by its larger leaves, which have …

2015年3月17日 · Its fruits are indehiscent, fleshy and the berries are glossy, ellipsoid, obovoid or nearly cylindrical in shape. It is a native of South-East Asia and the Moluccas (Maluku islands), but is cultivated throughout Indonesia, the Philippines and most other tropical countries, including those in the Americas.

2022年8月16日 · Bilimbi Fruit (Averrhoa bilimbi)/Bimla information, bilimbi taste, its health benefits, culinary uses, recipes and how to preserve it. What is Bilimbi? Bilimbi is a fruit that grows abundantly in many South Asian countries.

2024年12月16日 · Bilimbi, scientifically termed Averrhoa bilimbi, is a popular fruit in several South-East Asian countries, used for infusing flavour to soups, dals and curries. Besides its refreshing aroma and zesty taste, the bilimbi fruit confers umpteen benefits for human health such as managing diabetes, treating hypertension, remedying haemorrhoids ...

Whole bilimbi fruit and blended bilimbi juice (not filtered) at a concentration of 1:2 and 1:4 w/v, respectively, displayed a significant activity against Listeria monocytogenes Scott A and Salmonella typhimurium in an in vitro antibacterial assay.

Averrhoa bilimbi, also known as Bilimbi, is a small tree, up to 10 m tall. The flowers are purplish red and occur on the trunk or branches in pendulous clusters. At maturity, the fruit is yellowish green and tastes very sour, hence it is usually eaten as a relish.

Ambiliet al., has investigated antihyperlipidemic activity of the fruit Averrhoa bilimbi in rats using a model of Triton induced hypercholesterolemia. The fruit and its aqueous extracts exhibit remarkable anti hypercholesterolemic activity. The active fraction exhibiting activity at a low dose of 0.8 mg/kg was purified from the aqueous extract.

Bilimbi is not known to grow in the wild, but is found cultivated throughout Malaysia and Indonesia, which is likely where it was first domesticated. It is now cultivated throughout the world. Edibility: The fruit is used a lot in Filipino cooking, to add a tart or acid flavor (like lemon juice or tamarind).