Nephelium macrophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
381894
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Actes Congr. Int. Bot. Amst. 1877: 97 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381226
Common Names
- Macrophyllum Nephelium
- Macrophyllum Rambutan
- Macrophyllum Pulasan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium macrophyllum (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 macrophyllum 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 macrophyllum 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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Nephelium macrophyllum 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 macrophyllum
Nephelium macrophyllum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is commonly found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Nephelium macrophyllum FAQ
What are the common uses of Nephelium macrophyllum?
Nephelium macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
How can Nephelium macrophyllum be propagated?
Nephelium macrophyllum can be propagated through seed or cuttings.
What is the ideal growing environment for Nephelium macrophyllum?
Nephelium macrophyllum 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
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783843-1: Based on the initial data import