Dun-soh-rynkha-mum
Photinia arguta
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The young branches are purplish brown. The leaves are oblong to sword shaped and 5-8 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. Young leaves have grey coatings. There are several flowers in a group. The fruit is a flattened round shape and 6-7 mm across.
There are about 60 Photinia species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in gullies near water courses between 300-1,300 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Fruit sold in markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Fotini