Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg

f/H-s
BREADFRUIT OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS
Ma’afala	MORACEAE
Artocarpus altilis Parkinson (Fosberg)
American Samoa	Olosega Island
Trailhead to Mata’ala Ridge near water tank, .44 m from Siu Point.
Small tree -6 m. Fruits oblong to oval, small (<15 cm) with stalk inserted into slightly
raised neck with 1-2 rows of elongated, narrow sections. Pale yellow green, smooth with
persisent brown stigma dot. Each section surrounded by distinctive darker green. Leaves
asymmetrical, longer than wide, moderately dissected, approximately 1/2 distance to
midrib with slightly undulate margins. Most asymmetrical with four lobes on one side
and 3 or 5 lobes on the other. Some leaves symmetrical with four lobes. Dark, glossy,
smooth flexible blade with green veins. Many short white hairs on upper veins, underside
slightly rough. Tree - 6 m.
BOTANICAL
Garde**
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Specimen preserved in 70% alcohol before drying
Diane Ragone 667 20 April 2001 14.10.366S 169.36.800W 120 m Cultivated
David Lorence, Tui Libi
Funding provided by RCUH - CPSU
NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN HERBARIUM (PTBG)
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