Sapindus detergens
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Sapindaceae Edible: Seeds, Fruit - oil
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Description
Sapindus detergens is a temperate tree in the Sapindaceae family, recorded in Sikkim between 300-1,000 m above sea level.
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Edible Uses
Oil is extracted from the fruit and seeds for use.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are used to extract oil.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In Sikkim it grows between 300-1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim,
Notes
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
Also Known As
Ritha, Rittha
References (4)
- Dangol, D. R. et al, 2017, Wild Edible Plants in Nepal. Proceedings of 2nd National Workshop on CUAOGR, 2017.
- Ghimeray, A. K., Lamsal, K., et al, 2010, Wild edible angiospermic plants of the Illam Hills (Eastern Nepal) and their mode of use by local community. Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 40(1) (As Sapindus detergens)
- Sundriyal, M., et al, 1998, Wild edibles and other useful plants from the Sikkim Himalaya, India. Oecologia Montana 7:43-54 (As Sapindus detergens)
- Sundriyal, M., et al, 2004, Dietary Use of Wild Plant Resources in the Sikkim Himalaya, India. Economic Botany 58(4) pp 626-638
