Nephelium melliferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melliferum
ID:
381887
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 35 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381219
Common Names
- Melliferum Nephelium
- Melliferum Rambutan
- Melliferum Pulasan
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- Nephelium parviflorum (Roxb.) Walp. [unknown]
- Scytalia parviflora Roxb. [unknown]
Description
Nephelium melliferum (also called African honeyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It grows in dry areas, such as savannas and woodlands, and can reach up to 3 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium melliferum 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 melliferum 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 melliferum 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 melliferum
Nephelium melliferum is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Nephelium melliferum FAQ
What are the common uses of Nephelium melliferum?
Nephelium melliferum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
How can Nephelium melliferum be propagated?
Nephelium melliferum can be propagated through seed or cuttings.
What is the ideal growing environment for Nephelium melliferum?
Nephelium melliferum 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
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783848-1: Based on the initial data import