Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Color
Bright red, Pink red
Pink, Purple, Red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Caucasus
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Cold
Facts about
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Prunus domestica
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Species
L. chinensis
P. domestica
Generic Group
Soapberry
Rose
Difference Between Lychee and Plum
We might think that Lychee and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lychee and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lychee and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lychee and Plum with peel is Not Available and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 66.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lychee and Plum belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lychee and Plum is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.