Artocarpus horridus

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 35-40 m tall. The trunk can be 65 cm across. It has buttresses. The flowers are on the older branches and trunk. The fruit are 9 cm long by 4.5 cm wide. The fruit are hard to handle due to their spiky coat.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Maluku it grows up to 350 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The seeds are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dinga, Pongo

Synonyms

Artocarpus communis var. pungens J. J. Sm. ex K. Heyne;