Litschibaum (Litchi chinensis) im Masoala Regenwald des Zoo Zürich

Lychee tree

Litchi chinensis

The lychee is an important export product of Madagascar.

The evergreen lychee tree grows up to 30 metres tall. The fruits are roundish and light red in colour. The skin is thin and not fused to the flesh. The juicy flesh has a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste. The harvest season runs from late November to late December. 

Distribution

originally from southern China, the main producers of lychees today are the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, India and Madagascar

Number of related species

over 100

Use

fruit as a diet food and a delicacy, and as a remedy for stomach problems and coughs; wood for furniture-making

Habitat at the zoo:

Masoala Rainforest
Distribution

originally from southern China, the main producers of lychees today are the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, India and Madagascar

Number of related species

over 100

Use

fruit as a diet food and a delicacy, and as a remedy for stomach problems and coughs; wood for furniture-making

Habitat at the zoo:

Masoala Rainforest

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Lychee tree for CHF 500.–

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Support the plants of Zoo Zurich with your annual godparent sponsorship

Lychee tree for CHF 500.–

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