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Star Fruit
Latin Name: Averrhoa Carambola Other name: Carambola Culinary use Can be eaten right off the tree, used in desserts, jams and other sweet dishes. Medicinal use Can help with headaches, fever, eczema and fungal infections.
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Avocado
Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Persea americana Family: Lauraceae Other names: Aguacate, Alligator pear, butter pear Culinary use The avocado is most often eaten raw, either on its own or in dips, salads, drinks, sauces and as garnishes, but it can also be cooked and is sometimes used in deserts and ice creams. It is the base …
Pink Shower
Latin Name: Cassia grandis Culinary use Can be used to make juices. The pulp can also be mixed with milk or water and then served as a perfect dish for young children. Medicinal use Used mostly by indigenous tribes for treating anemia, skin ulcers and diabetes. It also improves appetite, weight gain and treats skin …
Banana
Latin Name/Nombre Latino: Musa x paradisiaca Family: Musaceae Other Names: Plantain Culinary use The banana is one of the most popular fruits over the world. Botanically a berry, it comes in many different varieties. It is often eaten raw, on its own or added to smoothies and deserts. It can also be cooked, for example steamed, …
Cacao
Latin Name: Theobroma cacao Family: Malvaceae Other names: Fruit of the Gods Culinary use Cacao beans, the seeds of the plant, are dried, fermented, and roasted to make cocoa, chocolate and cocoa butter. These are widely used for sweets, drinks, desserts, cakes, and ice creams as well as in savory stews and sauces. The pulp …
Mango
Latin Name: Mangifera indica L. Family: Anacardiaceae Other names: Aam, manja Culinary use A sweet fruit, eaten raw, can be eaten alone or in dishes. Medicinal use The fruit is antiseptic for the body. High in vitamins and minerals. Sources Plants of the World Online Useful Tropical Plants Agroforestree Database
Papaya
Latin name: Carica Papaya Family: Caricaceae Other names: Latin name: Carica Papaya Family: Caricaceae Other names: Pawpaw Culinary use Eaten raw or cooked. Served fresh for breakfast, juices, desserts. Versatile fruit that can be preserved, dried, cooked in pie, made into jam, jellies, sherbets. Young leaves, shoots, and fruits cooked as a vegetable or into …
Cashew
Latin Name: Anacardium occidentale Family: Anacardiaceae Other names: Cajueiro, Acajuiba, Caju, Acajou, Maranon, Jambu Culinary use The commonly eaten cashew nut is the seed of the plant. It must be cooked and removed from its shell before eating due to the inner shells containing the toxic oil cardol. The nuts are commonly roasted and/or salted …