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Seifenbaum

Sapindus saponaria

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (India, Vietnam), North America (Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Names in Other Languages

Spanish Jaboncillo
French bois de panama
German Seifenbaum
Portuguese saboeiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Seifenbaum?
The scientific name of Seifenbaum is Sapindus saponaria. It belongs to the genus Sapindus.
Where does Seifenbaum live?
Seifenbaum is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (India, Vietnam), North America (Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, El Salvador.
What family does Seifenbaum belong to?
Seifenbaum (Sapindus saponaria) belongs to the genus Sapindus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
What kingdom does Seifenbaum belong to?
Seifenbaum (Sapindus saponaria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Seifenbaum?
The closest relatives of Seifenbaum in the genus Sapindus include Chinese soapberry.

Native Range — 17 Countries

Genus Sapindus — 2 Species

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Seifenbaum
Sapindus saponaria
NE
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Chinese soapberry
Sapindus mukorossi
LC

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