Sapindus detergens
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A tree.
It is an unresolved name in the Plant List but may be a synonym of Dittelasma rarak (DC.) Hiern.. Sapindus detergens Roxb. is probably a synonym of Sapindus mukorosii
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Sikkim it grows between 300-1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The fruit are used to extract oil.
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ritha, Rittha