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Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a tropical tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family, native to regions including Borneo, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, and Vietnam. Rambutan (Latin: Nephelium lappaceum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Rambutan is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Rambutan is a member native to BOR, CHC, CHS, CHH, MLY, and MOL. Rambutan thrives in full to partial sun, requiring a moist environment and prefers medium to heavy, clay soils.
Rambutan grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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