The species is a member ofthe Sapindaceae, a family that includes other fruit crops such aslitchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.), rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.),guarana (Paullinia cupana Kunth), Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijuga-tus Jacq.), ackee (Blighia sapida KD Koenig), or pulasan (Nepheliummutabile Blume).