Botanical Profile
Nephelium macrophyllum is a tropical fruiting tree from the Sapindaceae family.
Scientific Name
Nephelium macrophyllum Blume
Local Name
Large-Leaf Rambutan, Wild Rambutan
Native Habitat
Native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia. It grows in humid tropical rainforests with high rainfall and consistently warm temperatures.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds require fresh sowing because viability decreases rapidly after drying.
Germination Timeframe
2–5 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun to partial shade, high humidity, and fertile well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Ideal temperatures range between 24–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its rarity, large foliage, and close relationship to cultivated rambutan species.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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