Nephelium lappaceum
(Sapindaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>Rambutan thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from regular fertilization for commercial cultivation. The flowers of the plant attract bees with their nectar, while the fruits are enjoyed by birds, bats, and squirrels, who also aid in the plant's dispersal. Mature trees can yield up to 90kg of fruit annually. When propagated through marcotting, grafting, or seed, trees can bear fruit within 1-2 years, although those grown from seed may take 5-6 years to fruit.</p>
Nephelium lappaceum (Sapindaceae) Nephelium lappaceum (Sapindaceae)