Nephelium costatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costatum
ID:
381853
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 688 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381185
Common Names
- Costatum Nephelium
- Nephelium costatum
- Costatum False-Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium costatum (also called 'Ribbed nephelium', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium costatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nephelium costatum 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 costatum is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring, and divisions can be taken in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Nephelium costatum
Nephelium costatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Nephelium costatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephelium costatum?
Nephelium costatum
What is the common name of Nephelium costatum?
Costate Rambutan
What type of plant is Nephelium costatum?
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:783799-1: Based on the initial data import