Harpullia arborea


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae
GenusHarpullia
Speciesarborea
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginFound 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 ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height25 - 35 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeGrown as an ornamental tree due primarily to the attractive fruit.
Notable SpecimensSuan Packkad Palace, Bangkok, Thailand.

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