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bois de panama

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).

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 bois de panama?
The scientific name of bois de panama is Sapindus saponaria. It belongs to the genus Sapindus.
Where does bois de panama live?
bois de panama 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 bois de panama belong to?
bois de panama (Sapindus saponaria) belongs to the genus Sapindus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
What kingdom does bois de panama belong to?
bois de panama (Sapindus saponaria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of bois de panama?
The closest relatives of bois de panama in the genus Sapindus include savonnier.

Native Range — 17 Countries

Genus Sapindus — 2 Species

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bois de panama
Sapindus saponaria
NE
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savonnier
Sapindus mukorossi
LC

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