Anubing
Artocarpus ovatus

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows about 30 m high. The leaves are alternate and hairy. The leaves are entire and have a rough surface. They are softly hairy underneath. They are 20 cm long. They are oval, shiny and dark green. The female flower head is about 2 cm across. The male heads are pear shaped. The fruit are rough, irregular and yellowish-green. They are about 6 cm long.

There are about 50 Artocarpus species. They are in the tropics and subtropics of Asia and the Pacific.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It occurs from northern Luzon to Mindanao and Palawan in the Philippines. It grows up to 750 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The kernel of the seeds is roasted and eaten. The fruit are edible when fully ripe. The latex is used for chewing gum.

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts, latex, gum, sap

How it is grown

Its other names

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Synonyms

Artocarpus acuminatissimus Merr.; Artocarpus cumingianus Trecul; Saccus cumingianus Kuntze;