Sapindus mukorossi
Chinese Soapberry, Indian Soapberry, Washnut, Ritha
Other regional names: North Indian Soapnut
- North Indian Soapnut
Also known as: Sapindus abruptus Lour. +7 more
- Sapindus abruptus Lour.
- Sapindus acuminatus Wall.
- Sapindus boninensis Tuyama
- Sapindus indicus Poir.
- Sapindus mukorossi var. carinatus Radlk.
- Sapindus oocarpus Radlk.
- Sapindus polyphyllus Roxb.
- Sapindus utilis Trab.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Sapindus mukorossi (commonly known as Chinese soapberry or Indian soapberry) is a tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, East Himalaya, Georgia, Hainan, India, Japan, Kazan-retto, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Ogasawara-shoto, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya