OVERVIEW
Kepel (Stelechocarpus burahol) or burahol, is an annonaceous plant from the humid evergreen forests of Southeast Asia, known for producing an edible fruit. The fruit is grown only in central Java.
The plant is an evergreen, with stiff, elliptical, glossy leaves. The fruits of S. burahol grow on the lower part of the trunk, on the larger branches. They have a spicy flavor akin to that of the mango. They are greenish-yellow and oval, 3-4 centimeters long. The new growth is bright pink or burgundy, known for producing an edible fruit.