Nephelium maingayi

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Sapindaceae and is identified by the genus Nephelium. Specifically, it is known by its scientific name, Nephelium maingayi.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, it can be found inhabiting the island of Borneo. The species is also widely distributed throughout the Malay Peninsula. Finally, its range extends further into the Malesia region to include the island of Sumatera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Nephelium maingayi is characterized by a woody growth form that functions primarily as a tree, reaching a maximum plant height of 35 m. While it exhibits characteristics of a self-supporting climber, such as a liana or vine, its structural development allows it to function as a self-supporting entity. As a terrestrial species, it lacks epiphytic tendencies, maintaining a stable growth habit within its natural environment.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

35 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Nephelium maingayi has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7alpha-Methoxyerythrodiol, Erythrodiol, Saponins.

7alpha-Methoxyerythrodiol

1. Journal of natural products

Erythrodiol

1. Journal of natural products

Saponins

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations