Nephelium aculeatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeatum
ID:
381874
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leenh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 382 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381206
Common Names
- Aculeatum Nephelium
- Nephelium aculeatum
- Aculeatum False-Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium aculeatum (also called Nephelium aculeatum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium aculeatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nephelium aculeatum is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephelium aculeatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering and is best propagated in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Nephelium aculeatum
Nephelium aculeatum is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Nephelium aculeatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephelium aculeatum?
Nephelium aculeatum
What is the common name of Nephelium aculeatum?
Aculeate Rambutan
What type of plant is Nephelium aculeatum?
Tropical fruit tree
Species in the Nephelium genus
Nephelium reticulatum, Nephelium subfalcatum, Nephelium toong, Nephelium uncinatum, Nephelium compressum, Nephelium costatum, Nephelium cuspidatum, Nephelium daedaleum, Nephelium aculeatum, Nephelium mangayi, Nephelium melliferum, Nephelium meduseum, Nephelium macrophyllum, Nephelium melanomiscum, Nephelium papillatum, Nephelium hamulatum, Nephelium laurinum, Nephelium lappaceum, Nephelium juglandifolium, Nephelium hypoleucum, Nephelium havilandii, Nephelium chryseum, Nephelium topengii, Nephelium ramboutan-ake,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929971-1: Based on the initial data import