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Nephelium

Nephelium

9.9
A group of tropical trees that includes the rambutan tree
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The rambutan is perhaps the most famous member of the Nephelium genus.

Examples

  • The Nephelium genus includes several commercially important fruit trees in Southeast Asia.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species of Nephelium in the forests of Borneo.

  • The Nephelium tree is known for its unique fruit.

  • Have you ever tasted Nephelium fruit?

  • The Nephelium tree produces sweet, red fruits that are popular in tropical markets.

  • Farmers in Thailand grow Nephelium trees to harvest rambutan for export.

  • In Malaysia, the Nephelium genus is celebrated for its vibrant and flavorful fruits.

Compounds

Nephelium lappaceum
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree that grows red spiny fruit called rambutan

Nephelium litchi
  • Specialized
9.8

A tropical tree that grows lychee fruit

Nephelium longana
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree that produces sweet longan fruit like a small lychee

Nephelium mutabile
  • Specialized
9.9

A Southeast Asian tree that makes a sweet fruit like a rambutan

Surface Forms

Nephelium singular
Nepheliums plural

Etymology

Nephelium comes from the Greek word nephelē meaning 'cloud', a helpful image to remember the name. The rambutan in this group has a hairy, 'cloud-like' skin around the fruit, so the scientific name points to that fluffy, cloudy appearance.