Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
topengii
ID:
1135906

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) H.S.Lo

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 3: 574 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135244

Common Names

  • Nephelium topengii
  • Topengii Nephelium
  • Topeng Nephelium

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Description

Nephelium topengii (also called Topeng Nephelium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nephelium topengii is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases. The leaves are used as an astringent and the fruits are used to treat diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nephelium topengii are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephelium topengii is a tropical tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Nephelium topengii

Nephelium topengii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28601612: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.