dimocarpus longan
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Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical tree species: Dimocarpus longan is a tree native to Southeast Asia and Australia, cultivated mainly for its sweet, edible fruit that resembles lychee nuts. It is sometimes classified within the genera Euphorbia or Nephelium.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Dimocarpus longan is an important fruit crop in many parts of Asia.
- Farmers are expanding their orchards with Dimocarpus longan due to high market demand.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The name is used in scientific contexts to specify this particular species within the Sapindaceae family, distinguishing it from the common name "longan tree."
- The study focused on the genetic markers of Dimocarpus longan.
Variants and Related Words
- Longan (noun): The common name for both the tree and its fruit.
- We bought a kilogram of fresh longan from the market.
- Euphorbia longana (noun): An older or alternative scientific synonym.
- Nephelium longana (noun): Another former scientific classification for the tree.
Synonyms
- Longan tree: The common name for .
- Dragon's eye tree: A descriptive name referring to the appearance of the fruit's seed.
Related Phrases
- Longan fruit: Specifically refers to the edible product of the tree.
- The longan fruit has a translucent, juicy aril.
- Longan cultivation: Refers to the agricultural practice of growing these trees.
- Longan cultivation requires a warm, frost-free climate.
Noun
- tree of southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet edible fruit resembling litchi nuts; sometimes placed in genera Euphorbia or Nephelium