How to Identify and Classify Longans
  • 1. What family do Longan trees belong to?
A) Rutaceae
B) Myrtaceae
C) Sapindaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 2. Longan fruits are botanically classified as a:
A) Aggregate fruit
B) Berry
C) Drupe
D) Pome
  • 3. What is the typical color of longan fruit skin?
A) Purple
B) Green
C) Bright Red
D) Brownish-yellow
  • 4. The transliteration of Longan in Chinese is:
A) Li Zhi
B) Long Yan
C) Bo Luo
D) Mang Guo
  • 5. What is the texture of longan pulp generally like?
A) Translucent and fleshy
B) Fibrous and tough
C) Dry and powdery
D) Watery and mushy
  • 6. Which of these is a common descriptor for longan flavor?
A) Musky and sweet
B) Bitter and earthy
C) Sour and citrusy
D) Salty and savory
  • 7. How are longans typically sold and distributed?
A) As a dried powder
B) Individually wrapped
C) In clusters or bunches
D) Peeled and canned
  • 8. What is a key characteristic used to differentiate longan varieties?
A) Bark color
B) Fruit size
C) Root depth
D) Leaf shape
  • 9. The 'Kohala' cultivar is known for what fruit characteristic?
A) High fruit quality
B) Dwarf tree size
C) Resistance to pests
D) Early fruiting season
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a common method of longan propagation?
A) Grafting
B) Air layering
C) Seed propagation
D) Grafting rose cuttings
  • 11. What climate is best suited for longan cultivation?
A) Subtropical and tropical
B) Arctic
C) Temperate
D) Arid
  • 12. What does the seed of the longan look like?
A) Pale green and wrinkled
B) Dark brown or black with a white scar
C) Yellow and speckled
D) Bright red and smooth
  • 13. How does the longan tree leaf arrangement look?
A) Whorled and palmate
B) Basal and linear
C) Alternate and pinnately compound
D) Opposite and simple
  • 14. What are the typical longan tree sizes?
A) Creeping vine
B) Dwarf
C) Small to medium
D) Medium to large
  • 15. Where is Longan believed to have originated?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Southeast Asia
D) Europe
  • 16. What is the general shape of a longan fruit?
A) Spherical
B) Oblong
C) Pear-shaped
D) Kidney-shaped
  • 17. Which pest commonly affects longan trees?
A) Fruit flies
B) Aphids
C) Cabbage worms
D) Spider mites
  • 18. What is a good indicator of longan fruit ripeness?
A) Easy detachment from the cluster
B) Strong, sour smell
C) Bright green color
D) Very firm texture
  • 19. Which country is a major producer of longans?
A) Italy
B) Canada
C) Thailand
D) Brazil
  • 20. What is the name given to dried longan fruit?
A) Tropical Delight
B) Golden Nugget
C) Dragon's Eye
D) Sweet Jewel
  • 21. How many petals does a Longan flower typically have?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 3
  • 22. What color are Longan flowers typically?
A) Dark Blue
B) Purple
C) Bright Red
D) Yellowish-white
  • 23. What type of inflorescence does Longan have?
A) Umbel
B) Spike
C) Panicle
D) Cyme
  • 24. What type of soil is ideal for Longan cultivation?
A) Sandy
B) Loamy
C) Well-drained
D) Clay heavy
  • 25. How many years does it usually take for a Longan tree to bear fruit from seed?
A) 1-2
B) 7-8
C) 5-6
D) 3-4
  • 26. What is the significance of the white scar on the Longan seed?
A) Indication of seed viability
B) Attachment point of the seed to the fruit
C) Nutrient storage
D) Embryonic development point
  • 27. In traditional medicine, Longan is believed to have properties related to:
A) Energy boosting
B) Digestive aid
C) Pain relief
D) Calming effect
  • 28. What is the scientific name for Longan?
A) Litchi chinensis
B) Dimocarpus longan
C) Mangifera indica
D) Nephelium lappaceum
  • 29. What is the benefit of air layering Longan?
A) Drought resistance
B) Larger fruit size
C) Faster fruiting
D) Pest resistance
  • 30. How should Longan fruit be stored to maximize shelf life?
A) At room temperature
B) Refrigerated
C) Frozen
D) In direct sunlight
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