Litchi chinensis
Lychee
Description
Litchi chinensis is an evergreen tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family, which is native to China. It has a round-topped crown, a short trunk, and can grow up to 15-20 meters (49-66 feet) tall. The bark is grey-brown and rough, and the leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and shiny.
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Super division
Spermatophytina
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Genus
Litchi
Title
Litchi chinensis