Nephelium juglandifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juglandifolium
ID:
381938
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 106 (1847 publ. 1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381270
Common Names
- Nephelium juglandifolium
- Walnut-leaved Rambutan
- Walnut-leaved Rambutan Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium juglandifolium (also called Longan, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree with a short trunk and a wide, spreading canopy. The leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and glossy green. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The fruit is a round, yellow-brown drupe with a thin, leathery husk.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium juglandifolium 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
Nephelium juglandifolium has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephelium juglandifolium is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed, and prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.
Where to Find Nephelium juglandifolium
Nephelium juglandifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is commonly found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Nephelium juglandifolium FAQ
What are the common uses of Nephelium juglandifolium?
Nephelium juglandifolium is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
How can Nephelium juglandifolium be propagated?
Nephelium juglandifolium can be propagated through seed or cuttings.
What is the ideal growing environment for Nephelium juglandifolium?
Nephelium juglandifolium prefers a moist, sunny environment with well-drained soil.
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
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783832-1: Based on the initial data import