Rambutan is a tropical evergreen fruit tree belonging to the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), the same family as lychee and longan. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical regions.

Botanical Description
Scientific Name: Nephelium lappaceum
Common Name: Rambutan
Family: Sapindaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Tree Height: 10–20 meters (can be maintained smaller in cultivation)
Growth Habit: Dense, spreading evergreen tree with a rounded canopy.