Sapindus saponaria L.

Creator(s):
  • Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
Creator role(s):
  • Creator
  • funded by Rob Gordon: Sapindus saponaria L., Jaboncello, COLOMBIA, F
    Creator: Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
    (c) Field Museum of Natural History
    Description: funded by Rob Gordon: Sapindus saponaria L., Jaboncello, COLOMBIA, F
Current Determination: Sapindus saponaria L.
Family: Sapindaceae
Coordinates: 3.8811 -72.8667

Description: The drupes (soapnuts) contain saponins which are a natural surfactant. They have been used for washing for thousands of years by native peoples in Asia as well as Native Americans.
Catalog Subset: Economic Botany
EMu IRN: 55940
OccurenceID: ad02fcc5-7af0-4676-8511-5612d4888465

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