Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Winter
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Orange, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish brown
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sweetish
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
Top Producer
Japan
Thailand
Other Countries
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Exporter
Spain
Thailand
Botanical Name
Eriobotrya japonica
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Eriobotrya
Dimocarpus
Species
E. japonica
D. longan
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Loquat and Longan
We might think that Loquat and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Loquat and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Loquat and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Loquat and Longan with peel is 47.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Loquat and Longan belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Loquat and Longan is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.