Genus Nephelium
Nephelium is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the family Sapindaceae, native to southeastern Asia.Species in the genus Nephelium of plants
Nephelium costatum - Nephelium costatum is a species of plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is endemic to Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Nephelium hamulatum - Nephelium hamulatum is a species of plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is endemic to Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Rambutan - There is a second species regularly for sale at Costa Rican markets which is known as "wild" rambutan. It is a little smaller than the usual red variety and is colored yellow. The outer skin is peeled exposing the fleshy fruit inside which is then eaten. It is sweet, sour and slightly grape like and gummy to the taste. In Costa Rican Spanish it is known as mamón chino due to the likeness of the edible part with Melicoccus bijugatus and its Asian origin.