Lanzones

Lanzones or Lansium parasiticum is a tree species in the Mahogany family. The plant, which originates from western Southeast Asia, bears edible fruit. The fruit is small, round, and typically yellow, with a sweet or sour taste.

Description

The Lanzones tree is medium-sized, with a single trunk. The leaves are pinnate, with 5 to 7 leaflets. The flowers are small, with a white to pale yellow color. The fruit is a small, round to oval drupe, 2 to 5 cm in diameter. The skin is thin and releases a white latex when broken. The flesh is translucent, with a sweet to sour taste. The fruit contains 1 to 3 seeds, which are flat and bitter.

Cultivation

Lanzones is cultivated in its native regions and also in other tropical climates. It is a popular fruit tree in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The tree prefers a tropical climate, with high humidity and rainfall. It is usually grown from seeds, but can also be propagated from cuttings or grafting.

Uses

The fruit of the Lanzones tree is edible and is commonly eaten fresh. It is also used in making desserts, jams, and jellies. The fruit is rich in Vitamin C and other nutrients. The bark and leaves of the tree have medicinal uses in traditional medicine.

Varieties

There are several varieties of Lanzones, including 'Duku', 'Langsat', 'Longkong', and 'Paete'. These varieties differ in the size, shape, taste, and color of the fruit.

See also

• Tropical fruit
• Fruit tree
• Southeast Asia