Ripe Lychee (Litchi Chinensis) Bunch On The Tree. Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Litchi chinensis is a species of the botanical genus Litchi, belonging to the family Sapindaceae. It is a fruit tree popularly known as lecheira, lychee, arbarinoia, lychee or uruvaia. The terms also apply to the fruit of the tree. It is rich in vitamin C, good for immunity and healing copper, important for the formation of collagen in the skin and potassium, which helps with muscle contraction and lowers blood pressure. Lychee bark is rich in anthocyanin, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant substance.