longan
Dimocarpus longan subsp. longan · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Longan, scientifically known as Dimocarpus longan subsp. longan, is a tropical evergreen tree prized for its sweet, translucent fruit. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is believed to nourish the blood and calm the spirit. This nutrient-dense fruit offers significant antioxidant properties, supporting overall health and vitality.
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Longan
- Scientific synonyms
- Nephelium Longana · Nephelium Leichhardtii · 16 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- longan
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dimocarpus longan subsp. longanSynonyms
- Nephelium longana
- Nephelium leichhardtii
- Dimocarpus leichhardtii
- Euphoria longan var. acuminata
- Euphoria echinulata
- Euphoria longana
- Euphoria leichhardtii
- Euphoria verruculosa
- Arytera leichhardtii
- Dimocarpus undulatus
- Sapindus undulatus
- Sapindus benghalensis
- Scytalia verruculosa
- Scytalia benghalensis
- Nephelium echinulatum
- Nephelium pupillum
- Nephelium benghalense
- Nephelium mora
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, the specific subspecies longan is identified under the genus Dimocarpus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Dimocarpus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions of Asia and the Indian Ocean. In East Asia, its presence is notably established throughout Taiwan. Moving toward the mainland, it can be found extensively within China, specifically in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Beyond the Asian continent, its distribution extends into the Western Indian Ocean. Within this oceanic area, the species is documented on the island of Réunion.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Dimocarpus longan subsp. longan has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Planta medica
Preparations
Dimocarpus longan subsp. longan has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include herbal mixture, methanol extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Herbal mixture | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Herbal mixture
- Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Methanol extracts
- Genes & nutrition