🌿Native Nature

Western Soapberry

Sapindus drummondii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Sapindales ›Family: Sapindaceae ›Genus: Sapindus

About

Sapindus saponaria is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Americas. Common names include wingleaf soapberry, western soapberry, jaboncillo, sulluku and manele and a'e (Hawaiian). Its genus name, "Sapindus", comes from the Latin, meaning Indian soap, and its specific epithet means "soapy."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Soapberry?
The scientific name of Western Soapberry is Sapindus drummondii.
What kingdom does Western Soapberry belong to?
Western Soapberry belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Western Soapberry belong to?
Western Soapberry belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Western Soapberry belong to?
Western Soapberry belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Western Soapberry belong to?
Western Soapberry belongs to the order Sapindales.
What family does Western Soapberry belong to?
Western Soapberry belongs to the family Sapindaceae.
What genus does Western Soapberry belong to?
Western Soapberry belongs to the genus Sapindus.