Pulasan (Nephelium mutabile)

Nephelium mutabile, commonly known as pulasan or wild rambutan, is a tropical fruit tree in the Sapindaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, it produces round to oval fruits with a thick, slightly spiny rind and juicy, sweet-tart aril surrounding a single seed. Closely related to rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), its fruits are consumed fresh or occasionally used in local culinary preparations. Ecologically, Nephelium mutabile contributes to forest biodiversity and provides food for wildlife, while culturally it is valued by local communities for its seasonal edible fruits.