King haw
Docynia delavayi
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
An evergreen plant. The small branches are red-brown or purple. They are stiff. The young plants are covered with fine yellow hairs. The flowers are white. There are 3-5 flowers in a bunch. The fruit are round or oval.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. Plants grow on bright, sunny slopes. They grow between 1500-1800 m above sea level in Yunnan in China. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten raw or salted. They are pickled and eaten with chilli sauce. The ripe fruit are also used to ripen persimmon.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In southern China fruit are available Aug-Sept.
Its other names
Local names
Aqkaqpyuq, Biu meng yang, Guo mian, Qile, Shi bu, Sibu, Si pi er si, Tao-yi