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Chinese soapberry

Sapindus mukorossi

Least Concern

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.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Mukuroji
Chinese Wu huan zi
French savonnier
Hindi Dodan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese soapberry?
The scientific name of Chinese soapberry is Sapindus mukorossi. It belongs to the genus Sapindus.
What is the conservation status of Chinese soapberry?
Chinese soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Chinese soapberry live?
Chinese soapberry is found in Distributed across Taiwan, United States, and Yemen.. Countries include Taiwan, United States, Yemen.
What family does Chinese soapberry belong to?
Chinese soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi) belongs to the genus Sapindus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
Is Chinese soapberry endangered?
No, Chinese soapberry (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 Chinese soapberry belong to?
Chinese soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Chinese soapberry?
The closest relatives of Chinese soapberry in the genus Sapindus include Soapberry.

Native Range — 3 Countries

Genus Sapindus — 2 Species

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Chinese soapberry
Sapindus mukorossi
LC
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Soapberry
Sapindus saponaria
NE

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