Lianwu from Enping

Lianwu from Enping

　　Lianwu from Enping — A renowned, high-quality agricultural product of Guangdong Province

　　Lianwu (scientific name: Syzygium samarangense), also known as wax apple, Java apple, water apple, water guava, sky peach, rian wu, Javanese wax apple, or lian wu, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Originally native to India and Malaysia, it is especially famous for being cultivated in Java, hence also referred to as "Javanese wax apple." In Hainan, it is called "tian bu" or "pu tong," the latter because it often falls from the tree with a loud “thud.” Some locals in Hainan only know it as “dian bu” without knowing what lianwu actually is. In Guangdong, it is also called “cotton fruit,” while in the Chaoshan region, it is simply referred to as “lian wu.”

　　The fruit has a flat top and hangs downward with a surface that shows a waxy sheen. The flesh is spongy and carries a faint apple-like aroma. There are many varieties of lianwu, featuring vibrant fruit colors — some are greenish-blue, others are pink, and some are deep red. Lianwu fruits are rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. They are suitable for treating heat-clearing and diuretic purposes, promoting relaxation, and are also effective against coughs and asthma.