Sapindales is a diverse order of flowering plants found in both tropical and temperate zones, comprising mostly woody shrubs and trees. Its members often produce fleshy fruits or dry capsules and include species important in agriculture, medicine, and ornamentals. The order is recognized for its compound leaves, aromatic resins, and ecological adaptability across various ecosystems.
Several members are globally cultivated for their edible fruits, oils, and timber. A prominent example is the mango tree (Mangifera indica), a tropical fruit crop native to South Asia and now grown worldwide for its sweet, juicy fruit. Mangoes are not only a staple in regional cuisines but also hold cultural and economic importance in many countries.
Total families found for Sapindales: 5
- 1) Anacardiaceae
- 2) Burseraceae
- 3) Meliaceae
- 4) Rutaceae
- 5) Sapindaceae
Total plants found for Sapindales: 51
- 1) Ackee
- 2) Ambarella
- 3) Australian finger lime
- 4) Bael
- 5) Balsam of Mecca
- 6) Bergamot
- 7) Binjai
- 8) Bitter orange
- 9) Buddha's hand
- 10) Calamondin
- 11) Cashew nut
- 12) Citron
- 13) Common myrrh
- 14) Common rue
- 15) Grapefruit
- 16) Horse mango
- 17) Incense tree
- 18) Japanese maple
- 19) Jocote
- 20) Kaffir lime
- 21) Key lime
- 22) Korlan
- 23) Kumquat
- 24) Kuwini mango
- 25) Langsat
- 26) Lemon
- 27) Longan
- 28) Lychee
- 29) Mango
- 30) Maprang
- 31) Neem
- 32) Orange
- 33) Pistachio nut
- 34) Pitomba Talisia esculenta
- 35) Pomelo
- 36) Pulasan
- 37) Rambutan
- 38) Safou
- 39) Santol
- 40) Satsuma
- 41) Sichuan pepper
- 42) Spanish lime
- 43) Sugar maple
- 44) Sweet lime
- 45) Tangelo
- 46) Tangerine
- 47) Ugli
- 48) Wampee
- 49) White sapote
- 50) Wood apple
- 51) Yellow mombin