Gowok Fruit
Gowok fruit (also known as kupa or kepa), with the scientific name Eugenia polycephala Miq., is a native Indonesian fruit belonging to the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). The fruit is small and round, resembling a blueberry, with a dark purple color when ripe. It has a refreshing sweet-and-sour taste and is commonly eaten fresh or used in rujak (traditional fruit salad). Today, gowok is increasingly rare. Gowok This fruit grows in clusters directly on the trunk and branches and is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, making it beneficial for health. The gowok tree is native to Indonesia, particularly Java, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan. Characteristics of the Gowok Plant The gowok tree grows to a height of 8–20 meters, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. Its leaves are single and oval-shaped, measuring approximately 17–25 cm in length and 6–7 cm in width. The flowers are arranged in panicles, with white petals and numerous stamens. This plant grows wild in secondary forests at elevations of 200–...