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[[File:Averrhoa bilimbi (Bilimbi).jpg|thumb|right|''Belambu'', ''Averrhoa bilimbi (Bilimbi)'']]
'''Belambu''' or '''Averrhoa bilimbi''' (commonly known as '''bilimbi, cucumber tree, or tree sorrel''') is a fruit-bearing tree of the genus Averrhoa, family Oxalidaceae. It is a close relative of carambola tree.
== Description Uses== {{Uses|rheumatism}}, {{Uses|eye diseases}}, {{Uses|gonorrhea}}, {{Uses|diabetes}}, {{Uses|gout}}, {{Uses|diabetes}}. ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Root}}, {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}. ==Chemical Composition==The '''belambu''' or '''bilimbi''' tree is longSeed contains anthraquinones,namely; (aurantio-obtusin, chryso-obtusin,obtusin, chrysoobtusin-2-O-beta-glucoside,physcion,emodin,chrysophanol,obtusifolin,obtusifolin-2-O-beta-D-livedglucoside, reaches 5alaternin 2-O-β-10 m in height. Its trunk is short Dglucopyranoside)15, brassinosteroids(brassinolide, castasterone, typhasterol,teasterone, and quickly divides up into ramifications28-norcastasterone), andmonoglycerides (monopalmitin andmonoolein)16. Bilimbi leavesPhenolic glycosides such asrubrofusarin triglucoside, 30nor-60 cm longrubrofusaringentiobioside, demethylflavasperonegentiobioside, are alternatetorachrysone gentiobioside, imparipirmate torachrysone tetraglucoside and cluster at branch extremities. There torachrysoneapioglucoside were also isolated 17<ref name="chemical composition"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn=āvarike|ml=|sa=Aaavartaki|ta=āvārai|te=taṃgēḍu|hi=Tarwar|en=Avaram senna}} ==Habit=={{Habit|Evergreen Tree}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|alternate|stipulate|The leaves are around 11 to 37 alternate or subopposite oblong leaflets, stipulate, paripinnate compound, very numerous, closely placed, rachis 8. This Carambola relative produces very small pickle8-like fruits which are borne directly on 12.5 cm long, narrowly furrowed, slender, pubescent, with an erect linear gland between the trunk leaflets of each pair, leaflets 16-24, very shortly stalked 2-2.5 cm long 1-1.3 cm broad, slightly overlapping, oval oblong, obtuse, at both the tree and also on the branchesends}}.<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|bisexual|2. 5 cm long|bright yellow|5-20|The fruits racemes are preceded by small red flowers on the trunk and branches. Its flowersfew-flowered, short, like its fruitserect, are found crowded in hairy panicles that directly emerge from the trunk axils of upper leaves so as well as from to form a large terminal inflorescence stamens barren; the oldestovary is superior, most solid branches. The yellowish or purplish flowers are tinyunilocular, fragrant and have 5 petalswith marginal ovules. The bilimbi fruit's form ranges from ellipsoid to almost cylindrical}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|short legume|7. Its length is 4-10 5–11 cmlong, 1. The bilimbi is 5cm broad|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|oblong, obtuse, tipped with long style base, flat, thin, papery, undulately crimpled, pilose, pale brown.|12-sided, but 20 seeds}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in a less marked way than which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the carambola. If unripesaplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, it is bright green and crispy{{Propagation|Cuttings}}. It turns yellowish as it ripens ==How to plant/cultivate==Plants reach about 3 m height with 3. The flesh is juicy5 cm stem diameter in 2 years, green in 4 years about 5 m height and extremely acidic7 cm stem diameter. The fruit's skin is glossy Flowering and very thin. The bilimbi fruiting is too acid for eating raw but the green uncooked fruits are prepared as a relish in Suriname. Originated seemingly from almost throughout the Moluccasyear, but in Indiathere are usually two main flowering periods, where it is usually found one in gardens, the bilimbi has gone wild early monsoon and another in the warmest regions of the countrylate monsoon.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|dLowland primary and secondary forests}}, {{Commonly seen|along river}}.
<references> <ref name="chemical composition">[http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi= External Links 10.1.1.679.2571&rep=rep1&type=pdf "Pharmacological"]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/703261/details "eol.ord"]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.prota4u.org/database/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Senna+auriculata+(L.)+Roxb. "prota4u"]</ref></references>
[[Category:Herbs]]
