Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg

  • Filed As

    Moraceae
    Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg

  • Collector(s)

    N. J. C. Zerega 170 with T.J. Motley, D.R. Zerega., 21 Aug 2000

  • Location

    Federated States of Micronesia. Pohnpei. U Province, Awak village, in northern Pohnpei. In the garden of Mark Kostka.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 4204248

    Occurrence ID: c88d299e-fead-4273-b940-07212a40137b

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  • Region

    Oceania

  • Country

    Federated States of Micronesia

  • State/Province

    Pohnpei

  • Locality

    U Province, Awak village, in northern Pohnpei. In the garden of Mark Kostka.

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide (Zermoglio et. Unable to georeference; assumed to be cultivated.

  • Location Notes

    [Pacifica]

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The New York Botanical Garden
Moraceae
Artocarpus a/tilis (Parkinson) Fosberg
Det. N.C. Zerega, 2000
Federated States of Micronesia: Pohnpei. U Province, Awak
village, in northern Pohnpei. In the garden of Mark Kostka.
Tree -10-15m. Leaves deeply lobed, glabrous, veins lime green
above. Fruit surface with slightly conical polygons, slightly rough
on the tip of the cones were stigmas had fallen off. The surface
becomes smoother as the fruit matures. Fruit surface light grreen.
Fruit - 20cm x 13cm. Fruit flesh white, truning greenish/blue upon
exposure to air, tiny aborte seeds present, flowers tightly packed.
Fruit is used for Lihli (pounded breadfruit). White latex throughout.
Local name Mei Kala en Meiarepe, a smooth variety.
N.C. Zerega 170
T.J. Motley & D.R. Zerega
21 Aug 2000
04204248