Plant Database
Wampee Tree
Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels, Huangpi
The Wampee is an exquisite and lesser-known tropical fruit tree, prized for its unique, grape-like clusters of aromatic fruit with a captivating sweet-tart flavor. This ornamental evergreen brings a taste of Southeast Asia to warm, protected gardens, offering both culinary delights and medicinal properties revered in traditional practices.
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Produces clusters of oblong, golden-brown fruit with a thin, slightly fuzzy, and textured skin marked by pale ridges.
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Flesh is a translucent yellow, juicy, and gelatinous, with a flavor profile that uniquely combines a bright, citrus-like acidity with a lingering, pleasant sweetness.
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Fruit encases one or several large green seeds, which occupy a significant portion of the interior.
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A highly ornamental, upright evergreen tree with weeping branches, glossy leaves, and fragrant flower clusters.
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Rich in Vitamin C and valued in herbal medicine, traditionally used to support digestion and respiratory health.
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Versatile in the kitchen, enjoyed fresh, candied, or transformed into jellies, juices, pies, and savory sauces.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: A complex and refreshing blend of tangy, citrusy notes and a distinct, sweet lychee-like finish.
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Texture: Juicy and soft, with a texture reminiscent of a peeled grape or lychee, surrounding large, inedible seeds.
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Best Uses: A unique fresh snack when eaten out-of-hand (spitting out the seeds), or used to make exceptionally flavorful jams, sweet preserves, and refreshing beverages.