Rambutan is a tropical plant belonging to the lerak-lerakan or Sapindaceae, originating from areas in Southeast Asia. The word "rambutan" comes from the shape of the fruit that has skin resembling the hair.
Rambutan is mostly found in tropical regions such as Africa, Cambodia, Caribbean, Central America, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka
Everlasting green trees, like warm tropical temperatures (average temperature 25 degrees Celsius), height can reach 8m but usually the canopy widens up to 4m radius. Compound leaves pinnate with 5 to 9 leaflets, ovoid, with variations depending on age, position on tree, and local race.
Rambutan growth is influenced by the availability of water. After the fruiting period is over, the rambutan tree will blush produce new branches and leaves. This stage is very clearly observed with the color of the tree is light green because it is dominated by young leaves. This growth will cease when limited water availability and resting plants grow
