Sapindus attenuatus

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The bark is smooth and grey. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. There are usually 4-5 pairs that are opposite. The leaves are 15-60 cm long. The flowers are in groups of 2-3 and are red. The fruit is red or dark purple. They have 2 lobes. They are 2.5 cm long

There are 13 Sapindus species. They are tropical and subtropical.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Zu-til

Synonyms

Euphoria attenuata Planch. ex Hiern; Euphoria rubra Royle; Scytalia rubia Roxb.; Possibly now Lepisanthes senegalensis