(Bilimbi, Engl.)
Averrhoa balimbi L.
RespiratoryPerennial, evergreen tree Height: 5-10 m (1) Leaves: The alternate or subopposiste leaves are clustered at the branch tips, oblong with rounded base and pointed tip, upper surface is medium-green and lower surface is pale (1). Flowers: The small, hairy panicles emerging from the trunk and oldest branches bear small, fragrant, 5-petalled, yellowish-green or purple (1) or reddish-maroon flowers Fruits: Glossy, ellipsoidal, obovoid or nealy cylindrical, too sour, green, fleshy berries (1)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Vomitting with blood. Preparation: Boil . (ituson). Part used: Flower
Preparation
Boil . (ituson)
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Idle Farmlands
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Averrhoa balimbi L.
- Local Name
- (Bilimbi, Engl.)
- Family
- Oxallidaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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