Gowok
Syzygium polycephalum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Gowok, scientifically known as Syzygium polycephalum, is a versatile tropical plant prized for its medicinal and culinary properties. Native to Southeast Asia, its fruit and leaves are rich in bioactive compounds, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits. This remarkable species serves as a natural resource in traditional wellness practices.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Gowok
- Scientific synonyms
- Jambosa Cauliflora · Eugenia Polycephala · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- Gowok
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Syzygium polycephalumSynonyms
- Jambosa cauliflora
- Eugenia polycephala
- Jambosa polycephala
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, falling into the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Syzygium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Syzygium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the diverse regions of the Malesia floristic zone. It can be found growing within the lush landscapes of Borneo and the island of Jawa. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends to the various islands of the Lesser Sunda archipelago. The species also occupies significant territories throughout Sulawesi. Finally, its geographical range includes the extensive island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium polycephalum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4,3'-Tri-O-methylellagic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4,3'-Tri-O-methylellagic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,4,3'-Tri-O-methylellagic acid
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