date:Jan 24, 2019
The longan (Dimocarpus longan) is a tree that belongs to the family of the sapindaceae, which includes other species with edible fruits, such as the pulasan or rambutan. Its fruit is also called longan.
Longan and litchi are two species that are very close at the genetic level. Both are also fruits in high demand by the Asian population in Europe.
Adaptation
According to the Institute of Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture (IHSM) La Mayora, the longan is a crop that adapts very well to