Averrhoa bilimbi
(Oxalidaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p><i>Averrhoa bilimbi</i> trees thrive at low altitudes of up to 500 meters above sea level and can be found as high as 1200 meters. They are resilient to dry periods and can produce hundreds of fruits on a single tree. Flowering and fruiting occur year-round, with peak harvesting seasons typically aligning with the drier months. Shield budding is a successful propagation method in the Philippines, recommended for large-scale cultivation.</p>
Averrhoa bilimbi (Oxalidaceae) Averrhoa bilimbi (Oxalidaceae)