Nephelium uncinatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uncinatum
ID:
381815
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk. ex Leenh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 421 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381147
Common Names
- Nephelium uncinatum
- Hooked Rambutan
- Rambutan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephelium uncinatum (also called Uncinulate 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 uncinatum 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 uncinatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nephelium uncinatum 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 uncinatum
Nephelium uncinatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Nephelium uncinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephelium uncinatum?
Nephelium uncinatum
What is the common name of Nephelium uncinatum?
Uncinatum Rambutan
What type of plant is Nephelium uncinatum?
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
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929975-1: Based on the initial data import