Cowa is a rather unknown tropical fruit, related to the mangosteen. The slightly sour fruits are edible.
Names
Scientific
Garcinia cowa
English
Cowa
Taxonomy
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Clusiaceae
Genus
Garcinia
Species
Garcinia cowa (Cowa)
Basic information and facts
Origin:
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Distribution:
India, South China, Bangladesh, Laso, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam.
Evergreen or deciduous:
Evergreen
Flowers:
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Leaves:
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Fruits:
Climate and weather:
Tropical
Height:
Trees can be 8 to 12 meters tall.
Uses:
Fruits have a slightly sour taste and can be eaten fresh or are used to make jam. Young leaves can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.