Breadfruit Institute
Piipiia
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Piipiia Whole Fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: French Polynesia
Locality: Raiatea, Tahaa
Distribution: Society Islands
Notes: The white flesh of is not densely fused and is relatively lightweight. The fruit is usually baked or roasted and has a soft, creamy texture when cooked.
Season: August-December; second crop February-May; few fruit June-July

Fruit
Shape: Mostly irregular, sometimes broad ovoid to oval
Skin Texture: Rough, pebbly, flattened
Weight (kg): 1.0 - 2.1
Average Weight (kg): 1.5
Length (cm): 13 - 17
Width (cm): 14 - 18
Average Size (cm): 15 x 15
Core size (cm): 8 x 3
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 34 - 54
Width (cm): 25 - 41
Average Size (cm): 45 x 34
Lobes: 4 - 6
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 9 - 25
Width (cm): 4 - 6
Average Size (cm): 20 x 5

NTBG Accession(s): 790489,910266,030036
Garden: Kahanu and McBryde


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