Mukuroji (Chinese soapberry)

About

The Chinese Soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi) is a species in the genus Sapindus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Taiwan, United States, and Yemen.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Taiwan, United States, and Yemen.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Order

Sapindales (ムクロジ目)

Family

Sapindaceae

Genus

Sapindus

Species

Sapindus mukorossi (Mukuroji)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Mukuroji

Chinese Wu huan zi

French savonnier

Hindi Dodan

Similar Species in Sapindus

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Soapberry

Sapindus saponaria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mukuroji?

The scientific name of Mukuroji is Sapindus mukorossi. It belongs to the genus Sapindus.

What is the conservation status of Mukuroji?

Mukuroji (Sapindus mukorossi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mukuroji live?

Mukuroji is found in Distributed across Taiwan, United States, and Yemen.. Countries include Taiwan, United States, Yemen.

What family does Mukuroji belong to?

Mukuroji (Sapindus mukorossi) belongs to the genus Sapindus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.

Is Mukuroji endangered?

No, Mukuroji (Sapindus mukorossi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mukuroji belong to?

Mukuroji (Sapindus mukorossi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Mukuroji?

The closest relatives of Mukuroji in the genus Sapindus include Soapberry.