Nephelium ramboutan-ake - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramboutan-ake
ID:
1244574
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Labill.) Leenh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 415 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243912
Common Names
- Nephelium ramboutan-ake
- Ramboutan-ake Lychee
- Rambutan-ake Lychee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium ramboutan-ake (also called Ramboutan-ake Lychee, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family. It has yellowish-green stems, and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is native to California, and it is found in grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium ramboutan-ake is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of dye, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nephelium ramboutan-ake has white flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephelium ramboutan-ake is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Nephelium ramboutan-ake should be fertilized regularly and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Nephelium ramboutan-ake
Nephelium ramboutan-ake is native to Southeast Asia.
Nephelium ramboutan-ake FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephelium ramboutan-ake?
Nephelium ramboutan-ake
What is the common name of Nephelium ramboutan-ake?
Rambutan
Where is Nephelium ramboutan-ake found?
Nephelium ramboutan-ake is found in Southeast Asia
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50126779: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.