Species
Litchi chinensis
Common Name(s)
Lychee
Authority
Litchi chinensis Sonn.
Family
Sapindaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
Green,White
Year Naturalised
2006
Origin
China
Reason For Introduction
?Accidental
Life Cycle Comments
Long-lived perennial tree
Reproduction
By seed
Seed
Large, red fleshy fruit (aril)
Dispersal
In New Zealand probably by carelessly disposed seed
Tolerances
Cold sensitive
This page last updated on 5 Mar 2010