Nephelium Species, Rambutan, Hairy Lychee

Nepheliumlappaceum

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Nephelium (nee-FEL-ee-um)
Species
lappaceum (lap-uh-SEE-um)
Synonym
Dimocarpus crinita
Euphoria crinita
Euphoria nephelium
Euphoria ramb-outan
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Waimanalo, Hawaii

Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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J
Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | August 2017 | neutral

This tropical fruit is often sold in Asian supermarket here. Fresh seeds are easy to germinate. Plant is either male or female. In tro...Read More

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| July 2015 | neutral

I'm growing a 3 month Rambutan seedling inside a greenhouse in Portugal. Picture at [...Read More

B
Hollywood, FL | August 2007 | neutral

In Costa Rica, this plant is known as Mamones, and the fruit is common in the markets and roadside stands.

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