Syzygium bullockii

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are oval to oblong and 4-12 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They are pale underneath. The flowers are at the ends of branches with many flowers in a group. The flowers are white. The fruit are red to black and oval. They are 10 mm long by 8 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Hainan in China. It grows in scrub at seaside and between 100-300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Huck hau tsi

Synonyms

Eugenia bullockii Hance;