Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mukorossi
ID:
1135913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaertn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 342 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135251



Common Names

  • Sapindus mukorossi
  • Chinese Soapberry
  • Mukorossi Soapberry


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Description

Sapindus mukorossi (also called Soapnut, 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 medium-sized deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sapindus mukorossi 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 Sapindus mukorossi 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 mukorossi 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 mukorossi

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

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References