Harpullia arborea
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Harpullia |
| Species | arborea |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia to northeast Australia and the southwest Pacific. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The bark contains saponins which are used as a fish poison and a soap. The wood is highly prized fro cabinet work. The saponins are also know to repel leeches when applied to the body. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 25 - 35 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Grown as an ornamental tree due primarily to the attractive fruit. |
| Notable Specimens | Suan Packkad Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. |
Photographs
Harpullia arborea, form.
Harpullia arborea, leaf.
