Notched leaf soapnut
Sapindus emarginatus
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A medium to large tree. It grows 18 m tall. The trunk is 50 cm across. The bark is grey and shiny and has rough falling scales. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. The leaves are 12-30 cm long. There are 2-3 pairs of leaflets. The flowers are white. The fruit are fleshy and have 2-3 seeds.
The fruit are used in medicine.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry deciduous forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit
How it is grown
In southern India it flowers in October to December.
Its other names
Local names
Arishta, Aristam, Chavakayimaram, Kudale-kaye, Kukate-kayi, Kunkudu, Pullichi, Punnan-kotta, Reetha, Ritha, Urvanjik-kaya