Spanish Name
Longan
Scientific Name
Dimocarpus longan
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Fruit
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Growth Type
Large-Tree
Usage
CulinaryFruit-FreshShadePollinator
Life Cycle
Secondary
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
High
How to eat
Peel of thin shell and eat translucent, juicy flesh. Spit out seed. Dried it is used in teas and desserts, or cooked in savory dishes.
Nutritional Info
Hich in vitamin C, small amounts of B vitamins (especially B2), potassium, magnesium and phosphorus
Medicinal Uses
In TCM is used to nourish blood, calm the mind, boost energy, and improve sleep. Antioxidant-rich, anti-flammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Planting Distance
8–10 meters apart
Harvest Time
6–8 years (seed), 3–5 years (grafted). Must be picked when fully ripe, does not ripen after harvesting.
