Longan Fruit Production in Bangladesh,

cryptomaker (63)in #fruits • 6 years ago

Dimocarpus longan, commonly known as the longan is a tropical tree that produces edible fruit. It is one of the better-known tropical members of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), to which the lychee also belongs. Included in the soapberry family are the lychee, rambutan, guarana, korlan, pitomba, Spanish lime and ackee. Longan is commonly associated with lychee, which is similar in structure but more aromatic in taste.It is native to Southern Asia.
Dimocarpus longan, commonly known as the longan is a tropical tree that produces edible fruit. It is one of the better-known tropical members of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), to which the lychee also belongs. Included in the soapberry family are the lychee, rambutan, guarana, korlan, pitomba, Spanish lime and ackee. Longan is commonly associated with lychee, which is similar in structure but more aromatic in taste.
The Longan tree produces light-yellow inflorescences located at the end of branches.6 The inflorescence is commonly called a panicle and are 4–18 in (10–46 cm) long, and widely branched. The small flowers have 5 to 6 sepals and petals that are brownish-yellow.The flower has a two-lobed pistil and 8 stamen. There are three flower types, distributed throughout the panicle;6 staminate (functionally male), pistillate (functionally female), and hermaphroditic flowers.Flowering occurs as a progression.

The fruit hangs in drooping clusters that are circular and about 1 in (2.5 cm) wide. The peel is tan, thin, and leathery with tiny hairs.The flesh is translucent, and the seed is large and black with a circular white spot at the base.This gives the illusion of an eye.The flesh has a musky, sweet taste, which can be compared to the flavor of lychee fruit.
The Longan tree is somewhat sensitive to frost. Longan trees prefer sandy soil. While the species prefers temperatures that do not typically fall below 4.5 °C (40 °F), it can withstand brief temperature drops to about −2 °C (28 °F).Longans usually bear fruit slightly later than lychees.