Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
tro
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 3: 54 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135198
Common Names
- Sapindus laurifolius
- Laurifolius Sapindus
- Laurel-Leaf Soapberry
Uses & Benefits
Sapindus laurifolius is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sapindus laurifolius is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Sapindus laurifolius
Sapindus laurifolius is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Sapindus genus
Sapindus saponaria,
Sapindus vitiensis,
Sapindus chrysotrichus,
Sapindus oahuensis,
Sapindus drummondii,
Sapindus marginatus,
Sapindus trifoliatus,
Sapindus laurifolius,
Sapindus mukorossi,
Sapindus rarak,
Sapindus delavayi,
Sapindus tomentosus,
Sapindus sonlaensis,
Sapindus lippoldii,
Species in the Sapindaceae family