Moraceae FAMILY

Artocarpus mariannensis

Edibility

4/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Artocarpus mariannensis is a evergreen tree with a dense, spreading canopy, growing up to 20 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole has buttressed roots and is usually clear of branches for 5 metres or more[ 303 Title World Agroforesty Centre Publication Author Website http://www.worldagroforestry.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc. ]. Closely related to the breadfruit, this species is a staple fruit for the people within its native range, providing seeds, fruits and gum. A true multipurpose tree, it also has various medicinal uses and provides several commodities. An excellent agroforestry species, being used to stabilize and enrich soils and provide shelter for other crops to grow.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangePacific - Palau.

HabitatFound in tall native-canopy forest and secondary forest, in coral limestone and volcanic islands with steep slopes and ridges and ravine forests from coastal to lower mountain slopes[ 303 Title World Agroforesty Centre Publication Author Website http://www.worldagroforestry.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc. ].