Langsat Fruit Plants (Lansium Parasiticum)
Langsat (Lansium Parasiticum): The Tropical Delight
- Common Name: Lanzones
- Botanical Name: Lansium Parasiticum
- Family: Mahogany
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Fruit Characteristics:
- Small edible fruits.
- White, translucent flesh.
- Inedible bitter seeds.
- Outer appearance similar to potatoes.
- Soft, juicy, and sweet pulp (remove seeds before eating).
- Nutritional Content:
- Contains antioxidants for skin health.
- Rich in simple sugars, fructose, and sucrose.
- Provides electrolytes, minerals, and essential vitamins.
- Health Benefits:
- Promotes supple, smooth, and healthy skin.
- Boosts energy and revitalizes the body.
- Bloom Time/Fruiting: 4-5 years
- Maintenance Required: Moderate
Langsat (Lansium Parasiticum): A Tropical Delight with Skin and Energy Benefits.
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Planting and Care
Planting and Care
The langsat is ultra-tropical. It needs a humid atmosphere, plenty of moisture and will not tolerate long dry seasons. Some shade is beneficial especially during the early years.
Special Feature
Special Feature
Langsat being high in vitamin A keeps eyes, skin, skeletal tissues, and mucous membranes healthy. It also contains many powerful antioxidants that fight cells' free radical damages.
Uses/Benefits
Uses/Benefits
The bark is used to treat dysentery and malaria; the powdered bark can also be used to treat scorpion stings. The fruit's skin is used to treat diarrhea, and in the Philippines the dried skin is burned as a mosquito repellent. The skin, especially of the langsat variety, can be dried and burned as incense.