Seed Availability

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Description

A fairly large, forest tree growing up to 100+ feet tall. Fast-growing. The fruits are small and round, growing to about 3/4". Flesh is soft, white, and similar to the more common rambutan.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Flourishes in a humid, tropical environment. Fruiting seems to be encouraged with alternating wet and dry periods.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The fruits are eaten fresh. The tree is extremely rare in cultivation.

Native Range

Native to the lowland forest regions of Borneo, peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.

Related Species

Sapindaceae
	Blighia sapida Akee		Dimocarpus didyma Alupag
	Dimocarpus longana Longan		Litchi chinensis Lychee
	Melicoccus bijugatus Mamoncillo		Nephelium echinulatum Nephelium echinulatum
	Nephelium lappaceum Rambutan		Nephelium maingayi Nude Rambutan
	Nephelium mutabile Pulasan		Nephelium uncinatum Hooked Rambutan
	Nephelium xerospermoides Hairless Rambutan		Paullinia cupana Guarana
	Saponaria detergens Soap Nut		Talisia esculenta Belizian Genip