Dimocarpus longan
Dragon's Eye, Longan
Also known as: Dimocarpus longana Lam. +15 more
- Dimocarpus longana Lam.
- Dimocarpus longus F.Dietr.
- Dimocarpus pupilla Moon
- Dimocarpus undulatus Wight ex Wight & Arn.
- Euphoria echinulata Radlk.
- Euphoria litchi Blanco
- Euphoria longan (Lour.) Steud.
- Euphoria longan var. acuminata Pierre
- Euphoria longana Lam.
- Euphoria longana var. obtusa Pierre
- Euphoria pupillum (Moon) Steud.
- Euphoria undulata Wall.
- Euphoria verruculosa Salisb.
- Nephelium benghalense (Roxb.) G.Don
- Nephelium echinulatum (Radlk.) Ridl.
- Nephelium longan (Lour.) Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Dimocarpus longan (commonly known as Dragon's-Eye or Longan) is a tree within the Sapindaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Laos, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nicobar Is., Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Florida, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Marianas, New Guinea, Réunion, Society Is., Taiwan
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms