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