Artocarpus altilis

Botanical Description

Artocarpus altilis is an evergreen tree with a wide crown; it can grow up to 30 metres tall, though is usually smaller[ 335 Title Perennial Edible Fruits of the Tropics : an Inventory Publication Author Martin, F. W.; Campbell, C. W.; Rubertbe, R. M. Publisher U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service Year 1987 ISBN Description A booklet giving terse details of almost 300 species of edible fruits, plus regional lists of Botanical and Common names for over 2,500 less well-known edible fruits of the tropics. ]. The straight, cylindrical bole, which is often buttressed, can be 1.8 metres in diameter[ 320 Title Trees Commonly Cultivated in SE Asia Publication Author Jensen. M. Publisher FAO Regional Office, Bangkok. Year 1999 ISBN 974-89377-5-5 Description ]. The tree can become deciduous when grown in areas with a distinct dry season[ 418 Title Ecocrop Publication Author Website http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available. ]. A multipurpose tree with a wide range of traditional uses as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is especially valued for its edible fruit and also provides a commercial timber known as 'terap'. The tree has been cultivated as a food crop since prehistory in Malaya[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ]. It is now widely cultivated in most tropical regions for its edible fruit and seeds and has become a staple food in many regions[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].