- published: 03 Nov 2012
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Lansium parasiticum (syn. Lansium domesticum), also known as langsat (/ˈlɑːŋsɑːt/) or lanzones, is a species of tree in the Mahogany family. The plant, which originates from western Southeast Asia, bears edible fruit. It is the provincial flower for the Indonesian province of South Sumatra.
The tree is average sized, reaching 30 metres (98 ft) in height and 75 centimetres (30 in) in diameter. Seedling trees 30 years old planted at 8 x 8 meter spacing can have a height of 10 meters and diameter of 25 cm. The trunk grows in an irregular manner, with its buttress roots showing above ground. The tree's bark is a greyish colour, with light and dark spots. Its resin is thick and milk coloured.
The pinnately compound leaves are odd numbered, with thin hair, and 6 to 9 buds at intervals. The buds are long and elliptical, approximately 9 to 21 centimetres (3.5 to 8.3 in) by 5 to 10 centimetres (2.0 to 3.9 in) in size. The upper edge shines, and the leaves themselves have pointed bases and tips. The stems of the buds measure 5 to 12 millimetres (0.20 to 0.47 in).
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We spend a day at Tito's farm (here in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines) picking lanzones. In the same way that this land bears fruit, I would like my life to be "fruitful".
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Hi! Brittany here from Big Island Farm Fresh Foods. I had the pleasure to talk with my favorite strange fruit vendor and he was amazed that I hadn't had Lanzones before. It is an interesting little fruit with a bit of a latex sap that comes from the skin and the fruit meat is in segments much like a mangosteen. There is a sweet but sourness which I liken to a grapefruit. Lanzones is a nice little treat. For more info on the Langsat/Lanzones check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lansium_domesticum
Planting Lansium Parasiticum (Langsat or Lanzones) from Seeds! This fruit is common on the tropics, especially in South-East Asia (Philippines, Malaysia) I used the wet paper towel method wrapped and in plastic bag. I left it outside (not in direct sunlight) for about 2-3 weeks. And results were fascinating! After the root and stem growth, I will transplant this on a pot with soil. You may check out full description of the fruit here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lansium_parasiticum