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Sapindaceae

Subfamily Hippocastanoideae

W/C = Wild Collected
Dimocarpus longan Lour.

  • Query IPNI
  • Common Name: Litchi, Dragons Eye's
  • Family: Sapindaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: China & Malaysia
  • Habitat:

  • Description: [Syn. Euphoria longan, Nephelium longan]

    A medium sized tree from China, it can be pruned to maintain a small tree size. This lychee relative has stiffer leaves, more wind resistance and fruits more prolifically and regularly than its famous cousin. The 1" fruit is encased in a thick brown skin which, like the lychee, separates easily from the aril. The flesh is sweet and is usually eaten fresh but can be canned or dried.

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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 199800086
  • Source: John Maugeri
  • Accession Date: 05-27-1998
  • Bench: 1205 - AUS:China/Taiwan B
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 10-02-2009
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosid II
  • Order: Sapindales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Sapindaceae
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