Pulasan (Nephelium ramboutan-ake)

Family: Sapindaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Pulasan or Nephelium ramboutan-ake is an ornamental fruit tree native to Peninsular Malaysia and a very closely related species to Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum). It grows 10 - 15 m in height and up to 80 cm in bole diameter. It has alternate, pinnate leaves that are oblong and dark green. The fruit is sweeter but less juicy than rambutan.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious white flesh of the fruit is less juicy than the rambutan (N. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The delicious white flesh of the fruit is less juicy than the rambutan (N.; lappaceum), is sweeter and has a less sprightly taste.; Much eaten out of hand, it can also be used in jams and compotes.

Habitat & North American Range

Found mostly in lowland primary forests, often on river banks but rarely in swamps, usually on sand or clay. (Zone 10)