Scientific name(s) Nephelium lappaceum
Possible age 20 years
Full grown height 25 – 45m
Food source for Monkeys
Special feature
Ecological significance

The rambutan tree or Mamon Chino is highly sought after by monkeys, who especially like to eat the flowers. But they also like the fruit. It has a thin, red skin with soft spines, bright white, very sweet flesh and a small pit.

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