Nephelium cuspidatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
381855
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 110 (1847 publ. 1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381187
Common Names
- Cuspidatum Nephelium
- Nephelium cuspidatum
- Cuspidatum False-Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium cuspidatum (also called Rambutan, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree of the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium cuspidatum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nephelium cuspidatum sub. dasyneurum (Radlk.) Leenh.Nephelium cuspidatum sub. beccarianum (Radlk.) Leenh.
Nephelium cuspidatum sub. ophiodes (Radlk.) Leenh.
Nephelium cuspidatum var. bassacense (Pierre) Leenh.
Nephelium cuspidatum var. eriopetalum (Miq.) Leenh.
Nephelium cuspidatum var. multinerve (Radlk.) Leenh.
Nephelium cuspidatum var. robustum (Radlk.) Leenh.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nephelium cuspidatum 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 cuspidatum 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 cuspidatum
Nephelium cuspidatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Nephelium cuspidatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephelium cuspidatum?
Nephelium cuspidatum
What is the common name of Nephelium cuspidatum?
Cuspidate Rambutan
What type of plant is Nephelium cuspidatum?
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
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783800-1: Based on the initial data import