Baccaurea angulata – Belimbing Hutan

Description

Absolutely gorgeous, that is the only way to describe a Belimbing Hutan tree laden with fruit. Literally thousands may develop on a single tree and the trunk and main branches of this cauliflorous species can be so heavily laden that they look red from a distance. Baccaurea angulata is native to the rainforests of Borneo to 800 m and is not only productive, but also relatively fast growing. The amazing fruits are split to reveal several seeds nested in the clear to whitish flesh. The taste is pleasant, although some trees seem to bear fruit that is more astringent than others. This fruit has a lot of market potential as an exotic commodity but is still quite rare in collections.