Nephelium melanomiscum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanomiscum
ID:
381897
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Actes Congr. Int. Bot. Amst. 1877: 225 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381229
Common Names
- Melanomiscum Nephelium
- Melanomiscum Rambutan
- Melanomiscum Pulasan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium melanomiscum (also called Black Sapote, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. 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, black drupe with a thin, leathery husk.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium melanomiscum 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 melanomiscum 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 melanomiscum 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 melanomiscum
Nephelium melanomiscum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is commonly found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Nephelium melanomiscum FAQ
What are the common uses of Nephelium melanomiscum?
Nephelium melanomiscum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
How can Nephelium melanomiscum be propagated?
Nephelium melanomiscum can be propagated through seed or cuttings.
What is the ideal growing environment for Nephelium melanomiscum?
Nephelium melanomiscum 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:783847-1: Based on the initial data import