Longan (Dimocarpus longan)

FamilySapindaceae
Scientific nameDimocarpus longan
Common name (English)Longan
Common name (Malay)/
Identified asIntroduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land

Dimocarpus longan, commonly known as longan, is a tropical evergreen tree in the Sapindaceae family. Native to Southern Asia, it is cultivated for its small, sweet, translucent fruits, which are eaten fresh, dried, or used in desserts and beverages. Traditionally, various parts of the tree—including fruits, seeds, and bark—have been used in folk medicine for their calming, digestive, and tonic properties. With its culinary, medicinal, and cultural significance, Dimocarpus longan remains an important species in tropical and subtropical orchards and food traditions.