Artocarpus altissimus

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30-40 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. It can sometimes have buttresses. The leaves are oval. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit are small - 2 cm across.

It is rare.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests at low altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed.

Its other names

Local names

Pohon nangka keluntum

Synonyms

Morus altissima Miq.;