Propagated by seed and grafting. Spacing 14 m x 14 m
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Syzygium polycephalum
Food
Fuelwood
Lumber
Indonesian Common Name
Gowok, Kupa
Tree Family
Myrtaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
16cm
Length
×
6.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
200–1800m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Coffee
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Unknown
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
Fruits can be sold commercially and are eaten raw or candied, have an agreeable sour taste, and are often made into jelly. Young shoots are eaten as a vegetable. The wood is used for house construction.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Unknown