Litchi chinensis
Common names
Lychee
Biostatus
Exotic
Conservation status
Not applicable
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Flower colours
Green, White
Detailed taxonomy
Genus
Family
Endemic family
No
Ecology
Year naturalised
2006
Origin
China
Reason for introduction
Accidental
Tolerances
Cold sensitive
Life cycle and dispersal
Long-lived perennial tree. Reproduces by seed (a large, fleshy fruit with an aril). Dispersed in New Zealand probably by carelessly disposed seed.