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(First upload on January 16 2016. Last on September 27 2026) [ 日本語 | English ]

Sapindus L. (ムクロジ) One species in Japan, that is: Mukuroji (ムクロジ, 無患子), Chinese soapberry or washnut for the fruit Lifeform: deciduous tree Distribution: northern India - Himalaya - southern China - Taiwan - Japan (south to central Honshu) Habitat: sunny forest Leaf: becoming yellow in autumn ☛ bark (樹皮) Use: plantation (poison → cleanser/insecticide)

Synonyms: Sapindus saponaria auct. non L. Sapindus boninensis Tuyama

Sapindus mukorossi in Japan

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[1-3] in Hama-rikyu Gardens, Tokyo, on November 13 2015. [4] along a trail in Institute for Nature Study, National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo, on July 29 2026.