Star Apple
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Scientific name
Chrysophyllum cainito L
English Name
Star Apple
Malayalam name
സ്റ്റാര് ആപ്പിള്
Common name
Milk Fruit
Description
- Habit : Tree
- Habitat : Grown as edible tree
- Leaves : simple, alternate
- Flowers : purplish-white
- Fruit : Purple or green, thick smooth rind, gummy latex, star-shaped core.
- Bark : greyish to dark brownish-black
How to use
- Wounds : The undersides of the leaves are grated and applied as a poultice to wounds.
- Hypoglycaemia: A decoction of the leaves is taken orally to treat hypoglycaemia.
Uses
Tonic and stimulant, in wounds,Anti-oxidant
Parts used
Bark and Leaves
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Prefers moderate water and grows moderately in fertile, well-drained, acidic soils. Propagated by seeds, grafting, air-layering, or budding.Star Apples typically bear fruit within three to five years after planting. The fruit is ready for harvest when it feels slightly soft to the touch and has a glossy appearance.
