Breadfruit Institute
Kukumu tasi
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Kukumu tasi whole fruit

Photo © Jim Wiseman

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Solomon Islands
Locality: former SPC Regional Breadfruit Collection, Samoa: Upolu
Distribution: Variety from Solomon Islands, introduced to Samoa in 1960s
Notes: Sweet flavor, even when mature and not yet ripe.

Fruit
Shape: Round - heart-shaped
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 1.4 - 2.7
Average Weight (kg): 1.9
Length (cm): 16 - 32
Width (cm): 10 - 18
Average Size (cm): 19 x 16
Core size (cm): 11 x 5
Seeded
Leaves
Length (cm): 31 - 65
Width (cm): 24 - 51
Average Size (cm): 48 x 35
Lobes: 4 - 10
Average: 7
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 13 - 30
Width (cm): 3 - 4
Average Size (cm): 20 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 890469
Garden: Kahanu


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