Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
rarak
ID:
1135915

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 608 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135253



Common Names

  • Sapindus rarak
  • Rarak Soapberry
  • Indian Soapberry


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Description

Sapindus rarak (also called Rarak, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. 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

Sapindus rarak is used for making soap, shampoo, and detergents. The fruit is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, and the leaves are used as a diuretic and to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sapindus rarak 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 rarak 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 rarak

Sapindus rarak is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Sapindaceae family