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Oxalidaceae

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This evergreen tree is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. Star fruit is a small tree or shrub that grows 5-12 metres tall, with rose to red-purple flowers. The flowers are small and bell-shaped, with five petals that have whitish edges. The flowers are often produced year round under tropical condition. The flowers attract bees, which responsible for the pollination of the plants. Star fruit produce oblong fruit with 5 deep ridges. It look like star on the cross section hence the name “star fruit”. Fruit is light green or yellow coloured and covered with smooth , waxy skin on the surface. It has crispy, juicy pulp, and 10 to 12 light brown edible seed

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. Entire fruit is edible. It has texture like grapes . Taste resembles a blend of pineapple, plum and lemon. There are two varieties of star fruit which is sweet and tart. Tart variety is used as garnish and for the preparation of stews, curries, dishes made of poultry, fish and seafood. Sweet variety can be used for the preparation of juices, cocktails jams and sweet desserts. In Malaysia star fruit is used in many traditional dishes such “Kerabu Belimbing”, “Masak Lemak Pedas Ikan”, “Sambal belacan” and “Asam Rebus”.

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Fruit and juice of star fruit facilitates elimination of excess water from the body. They are also used in treatment of cough, jaundice, constipation and bacterial infection. Leaves and root are used in treatment of chickenpox , headache and ringworms. Starfruit contains substances which can prevent development of cardiovascular disorder and certain type of cancer

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in Malaysia

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Plantae

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Oxalidales

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Averrhoa

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Angiosperm

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Magnoliophyta (Dicotyledoneae)

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Starfruits

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Carambola

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-Mforum.cari.com.my

-www.softschools.com

-en.m.wikipedia.com

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a beetle on starfruit