Cat's eye
Nephelium malaiense
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m high. The fruit occur in large clusters. The fruit are oval and 2 cm across. They are brown and the flesh is white and lets the light through.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It suits hot, wet tropical lowland climates.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Malaysia, North America, SE Asia, USA
How it is used for food
The aril of fleshy layer around the seed is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Trees produce fruit in 4-5 years. Fruit matures in about 120 days.
Its other names
Local names
Mata kuching