Rambutan
Nephelium lappaceum
- Native to:
- Borneo, China, Guam, Hainan, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Palau, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Muhammad Mahdi Karim (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapindaceae
- Genus:
- Nephelium
- Species:
- Nephelium lappaceum
- USDA Symbol:
- NELA7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white, yellow
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★★★☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Conogethes sp., Stored Grain Moth (Aglossa caprealis), stored nut moth (Paralipsa gularis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils with good organic content
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and should be sown fresh; germination occurs in 2-4 weeks.