Nephelium meduseum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meduseum
ID:
381889
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leenh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 409 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381221
Common Names
- Meduseum Nephelium
- Meduseum Rambutan
- Meduseum Pulasan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium meduseum (also called Rambutan, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. 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, red-orange drupe with a thick, spiny husk.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium meduseum 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 meduseum 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 meduseum 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 meduseum
Nephelium meduseum is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Nephelium meduseum FAQ
What are the common uses of Nephelium meduseum?
Nephelium meduseum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
How can Nephelium meduseum be propagated?
Nephelium meduseum can be propagated through seed or cuttings.
What is the ideal growing environment for Nephelium meduseum?
Nephelium meduseum 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
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929973-1: Based on the initial data import