Nephelium mangayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mangayi
ID:
381881
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 688 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381213
Common Names
- Mangayi Nephelium
- Mangayi Rambutan
- Mangayi Pulasan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium mangayi (also called Mangifera indica, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It grows in humid tropical lowlands, and can reach up to 20 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium mangayi 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 mangayi 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 mangayi 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 mangayi
Nephelium mangayi is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Nephelium mangayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephelium mangayi?
Nephelium mangayi
What is the common name of Nephelium mangayi?
Mangayi Rambutan
What type of plant is Nephelium mangayi?
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
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783846-1: Based on the initial data import