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Creating a nomenclature for a plant species like Averrhoa carambola involves following the guidelines of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN). Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a valid nomenclature for Averrhoa carambola:

1. Determine the genus: Averrhoa is the accepted genus for the species Averrhoa carambola. This genus name should be written in italics or underlined if handwritten.

2. Choose the specific epithet: The specific epithet is the species name. In this case, "carambola" is the specific epithet and should be written in lowercase.

3. Combine the genus and specific epithet: The genus and specific epithet should be written together. The genus always comes first, followed by the specific epithet. This combination should also be written in italics or underlined if handwritten.

4. Indicate the author: The author's name is the person who first described the species. In the case of Averrhoa carambola, the author is Linnaeus. The author's name should be written after the species name, in abbreviated form (e.g., L. for Linnaeus).

5. Add the family name: Averrhoa belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. The family name should be written after the genus name, and it should start with a capital letter and not be italicized.

Putting it all together, the valid nomenclature for Averrhoa carambola is:

Genus: Averrhoa
Specific epithet: carambola
Author: Linnaeus
Family: Oxalidaceae

Valid nomenclature: Averrhoa carambola L.
 

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