Rhaphiolepis bibas

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A tree. The acceptance of this name needs checking. See synonyms.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cape Verde, Caucasus China, Georgia, India, Japan, Korea

How it is used for food

It is cultivated and important.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nespereira, Nespereira-do-japao

Synonyms

Crataegus bibas (Lour.) Galasso & Banf.; Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) LIndl.; Mespilas japonica Thunb.; Photinia japonica (Thunb.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Asch. & Schweinf.; Pyrus bibas Lour.; Rhapjiolepis loquata B. B. Liu & J. Wen;