π Dimocarpus longan, commonly called the longan or βdragon eye,β is a tropical fruit tree of the soapberry family, native to the Indomalaya ecozone, including South and Southeast Asia. Its fruit is prized for its sweet, juicy flesh and distinctive appearance, with the black seed visible through the translucent flesh, giving it the nickname βdragon eye.β
The tree can grow 6β7 meters tall and is sensitive to frost, thriving only in warm, frost-free climates. Longans prefer sandy, well-draining soils and temperatures that rarely drop below 4.5β―Β°C (40β―Β°F). The tree is closely related to lychee (Litchi chinensis) and bears fruit around the same season.
πΏ Botanical Characteristics:
Growth: Small to medium tropical tree
Height: 6β7 meters
Climate: Warm, frost-sensitive, tropical/subtropical
Soil: Sandy, well-draining
Fruit: Round, translucent flesh, black seed (βdragon eyeβ)
Flowering: Can be influenced by potassium chlorate, but overuse is harmful
π± Culinary Uses:
Fresh consumption: Sweet, juicy, succulent fruit
East Asian dishes: Soups, desserts, snacks, sweet-and-sour dishes
Dried longan: Called guΓ¬yuΓ‘n (ζ‘ε) in Chinese, used in dessert soups and traditional remedies
Taste: Drier sweetness than lychee, less messy when eaten
Seeds and shells are not consumed
π Medicinal & Cultural Uses:
Used in Chinese food therapy for relaxation and warming effects
Dried longan believed to provide internal βheatβ in traditional Chinese medicine
Commonly incorporated in herbal teas, desserts, and restorative foods
π± Cultivation Tips:
Start seeds in warm, frost-free conditions
Plant in sandy, well-draining soil
Provide full sun and regular watering
Protect young seedlings from cold and excessive stress
Potassium chlorate can induce flowering but should be used cautiously
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