Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
1135916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 315 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135254



Common Names

  • Sapindus delavayi
  • Delavay Soapberry
  • Delavay's Soapberry


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Description

Sapindus delavayi (also called Chinese Soapberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to China, India, and Nepal. It grows in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sapindus delavayi is used for its medicinal properties. The leaves are used to treat fever, and the fruits are used as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sapindus delavayi 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

Sapindus delavayi 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 Sapindus delavayi

Sapindus delavayi is native to the rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References