Averrhoa carambola
(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>Plants thrive in hot and humid tropical regions up to an elevation of approximately 1,200 meters, although they can also withstand cooler temperatures and be cultivated in subtropical areas. These trees prefer a shaded location with well-drained soil and are adaptable to a variety of soil types, as long as they are slightly acidic and protected from strong winds. Flowering and fruiting occur year-round. The leaves serving as food for caterpillars, which in turn are a vital to create a food chain that lead birds to visit the plant. The fruit may be susceptible to infestations from fruit fly, fruit moths, and fruit spotting bugs in affected areas. For widespread propagation, trees are typically grown through grafting.</p>
Averrhoa carambola (Oxalidaceae) Averrhoa carambola (Oxalidaceae)