Artocarpus glaucus

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The trunk is 80 cm across. The leaves are oval or oblong and taper to a short tip. The leaves are shiny and leathery. They are 25 cm long. There are small hairs underneath. The female flowers are orange. The fruit are 2-3 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests and up to 1,000 m above sea level. It is often near rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit are used for jellies.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Buruni, Galing, Merubi, Pudau putih, Selanking, Tampang wangi, Telangking

Synonyms

Artocarpus biformis Miq.; Artocarpus denisonianus King; and others