Averrhoa — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Averrhoa recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Averrhoa bilimbi
Averrhoa bilimbi
Family: Oxalidaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the humid tropical lowlands, where it can also be found at elevations up to 1,200 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 23 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 36°c. Mature plants can be killed by temperatures of -3°c or lower, but young growth is severely damaged at -1°c.
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Averrhoa carambola
Averrhoa carambola
Family: Oxalidaceae
Cultivation
Plants grow best in the hot humid tropics up to an elevation of around 1,200 metres, though they will tolerate some cool weather and can be grown in subtropical areas. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 24 - 30°c, but can tolerate 5 - 39°c. Mature plants can be killed by temperatures of -2°c or lower, although young growth is badly damaged at -1°c.
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