Longan - Wikipedia
Dimocarpus longan, commonly known as the longan (/ ˈ l ɒ ŋ ɑː n /) and dragon's eye, is a tropical tree species that produces edible fruit. [3] It is one of the better-known tropical members of the soapberry family Sapindaceae, to which the lychee and rambutan also belong. [3]
Longan | Description, Fruit, & Facts | Britannica
longan, (Dimocarpus longan), tropical fruit tree of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), native to Asia and introduced into other warm regions of the world. The edible white-fleshed fruits are somewhat similar to the related lychee and are commonly sold fresh, dried, or canned in syrup.
Longan Fruit Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits and Uses - Dr. Axe
2019年12月13日 · Dimocarpus longan (or simply longan) is a tropical fruit that’s native to Asia. Longan benefits include providing polyphenol antioxidants, vitamin C and small amounts of other nutrients like B vitamin.
Longan, Dimocarpus longan - Growables
Often considered the poorer cousin of the illustrious lychee, the longan is very popular in its own right. Fruits vary in size, but are usually about the size of a very large grape. The thin yellow-brown skin encloses a translucent white pulp surrounding a single dark seed, hence the name "Dragon's Eye."
Longan Fruit 101: Nutrition Facts, Benefits, and Drawbacks
2024年6月5日 · Longan fruit (Dimocarpus Longan) is a small and white-fleshed tropical fruit. This fruit is from the soapberry family, which also includes fruits such as lychee and rambutan . In this article, we examine the nutrition profile, health benefits, and potential drawbacks of longan fruit.
Dimocarpus longan - Useful Tropical Plants - The Ferns
2024年10月13日 · Dimocarpus longan is a handsome, erect, fast-growing, evergreen tree with a many-branched crown, usually growing 9 - 14 metres tall but able to reach a height of 25 metres or more. The bole can be 1 metre in diameter, sometimes with buttresses
Dimocarpus longan - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Dimocarpus longan, commonly called dragon's eye or longan, is an evergreen monoecious tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It typically matures to 30-40' tall with spreading branches.