Botanical Profile
Syzygium polycephalum is a tropical fruiting tree from the Myrtaceae family.
Scientific Name
Syzygium polycephalum (Miq.) Merr. Synonym: Jambosa polycephala Miq.
Local Name
Gowok, Forest Water Apple
Native Habitat
Native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and surrounding Southeast Asian regions. It grows in humid tropical forests with high rainfall and warm temperatures.
Germination Difficulty
Native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and surrounding Southeast Asian regions. It grows in humid tropical forests with high rainfall and warm temperatures.
Germination Timeframe
2–6 weeks
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun to partial shade, high humidity, and fertile well-draining soil with regular moisture. Ideal temperatures range between 22–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its edible fruits, dense ornamental canopy, and rarity in cultivation outside Southeast Asia.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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