Bilimbi - Averrhoa bilimbi

Description and Uses

Averrhoa bilimbi (Bilimbi) is a tropical tree from Malaysia & Indonesia. It is mainly grown for its fruit crops (medium shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by hand picking.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 40 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Averrhoa bilimbi has a lifespan of 45 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 9 meters tall. It is fast growing and tolerates not less light than full sun. Averrhoa bilimbi has a deep root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen.

Averrhoa bilimbi thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1200 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C and optimally between 20 - 30°C. The optimal rainfall is 3000 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 1500 - 3000 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of sand.

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 1 months. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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