Bilimbi
NameBilimbi
Species NameAverrhoa bilimbi
Common NameBilimbi
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)unknown
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescauliflory, rough bark, brown bark
Foliage Typenot visible
Height (cm)unknown
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThe tree exhibits cauliflory, with striking reddish-purple flowers blooming directly on the trunk and older branches.
Description
This image features a close-up of the trunk and vibrant reddish-purple flowers of a Bilimbi tree (*Averrhoa bilimbi*). The flowers exhibit cauliflory, emerging directly from the bark. While not a cultivated bonsai specimen, the visible trunk section suggests a generally upright growth habit.
