Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
chryseum
ID:
1135905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 105 (1847 publ. 1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135243

Common Names

  • Nephelium chryseum
  • Chryseum Nephelium
  • Golden Nephelium

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Description

Nephelium chryseum (also called Chryseum Nephelium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nephelium chryseum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nephelium chryseum are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephelium chryseum is a tropical tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Nephelium chryseum

Nephelium chryseum is native to the rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References