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rambutan

Nephelium lappaceum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇴 Angola 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Sapindales (无患子目)
Family
Sapindaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Species
Nephelium lappaceum (rambutan)

Names in Other Languages

French litchi chevelu
German Rambutan

Similar Species in Nephelium

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Korlan
Nephelium hypoleucum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rambutan?
The scientific name of rambutan is Nephelium lappaceum. It belongs to the genus Nephelium.
What is the conservation status of rambutan?
rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does rambutan live?
rambutan is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Angola, Brazil, Congo (DRC), Guinea, Laos, Seychelles, Taiwan.
What family does rambutan belong to?
rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) belongs to the genus Nephelium, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
Is rambutan endangered?
No, rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does rambutan belong to?
rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of rambutan?
The closest relatives of rambutan in the genus Nephelium include Korlan.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Nephelium — 2 Species

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rambutan
Nephelium lappaceum
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Korlan
Nephelium hypoleucum
LC
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