Nephelium laurinum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurinum
ID:
381935
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 109 (1847 publ. 1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381267
Common Names
- Nephelium laurinum
- Laurin Rambutan
- Laurin Rambutan Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium laurinum (also called Rambai, 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, yellow-brown drupe with a thick, spiny husk.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium laurinum 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
Nephelium laurinum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Nephelium laurinum is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed, and prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.
Where to Find Nephelium laurinum
Nephelium laurinum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is commonly found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Nephelium laurinum FAQ
What are the common uses of Nephelium laurinum?
Nephelium laurinum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
How can Nephelium laurinum be propagated?
Nephelium laurinum can be propagated through seed or cuttings.
What is the ideal growing environment for Nephelium laurinum?
Nephelium laurinum 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
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783835-1: Based on the initial data import