| Kepel | |
| Stelechocarpus burahol | |
| a.k.a. Burahol, Kepel Apple |
Very rare and endangered tree from Southeast Asia. Fruit is borne on the lower trunk and is said to have a spicy, mango-like flavor. Ancient Indonesians believed that eating the fruit would cause body secretions to take on a perfume scent.
Description: Not currently available.
Hardiness: Unknown.
Growing Environment: Unstudied.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Fruits are eaten fresh.
Native Range: Native to southeast Asia, cultivated only in central Java. Very rare in the wild and in cultivation.