Nephelium reticulatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulatum
ID:
381797
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Actes Congr. Int. Bot. Amst. 1877: 97 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381129
Common Names
- Nephelium reticulatum
- Reticulate Rambutan
- Rambutan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium reticulatum (also called Rambutan, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of up to 20 meters and has a stout trunk with a spreading crown. It is found in moist, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Nephelium reticulatum 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
Nephelium reticulatum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and rounded. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Nephelium reticulatum 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 reticulatum
Nephelium reticulatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Nephelium reticulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephelium reticulatum?
Nephelium reticulatum
What is the common name of Nephelium reticulatum?
Reticulated rambutan
What is the natural habitat of Nephelium reticulatum?
It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests.
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
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783872-1: Based on the initial data import