Kaimito is commonly known as star apple in English. It's also sometimes referred to as the golden-leaf tree.
Other Names for Kaimito
The fruit Chrysophyllum cainito goes by many names depending on the region and language. Here are a few examples:
- English: Star apple, golden-leaf tree
- Spanish: caimito, estrella, caimo morado, caimito maduraverde
- Portuguese: cainito, ajara
- French: caimite, caimitier
Relatives of the Star Apple (Kaimito)
The star apple is related to several other fruits, including:
- Mamey sapote
- Green sapote
- Abiu
- Canistel
These fruits share some botanical similarities with the Chrysophyllum cainito (star apple/kaimito).
