Breadfruit Institute
Furau
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Furau whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Fiji
Locality: former SPC Regional Breadfruit Collection, Samoa: Upolu
Distribution: Variety from Rotuma, introduced to Samoa in 1960s
Season: May, July - November

Fruit
Shape: Round to heart-shaped
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 1.1 - 3.6
Average Weight (kg): 2.0
Length (cm): 15 - 24
Width (cm): 15 - 19
Average Size (cm): 18 x 17
Core size (cm): 11 x 6
Seeded, with many seeds
Leaves
Length (cm): 28 - 49
Width (cm): 18 - 38
Average Size (cm): 40 x 28
Lobes: 2 - 8
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 15 - 28
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 20 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 890470
Garden: Kahanu


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