Breadfruit Institute
Te bukiraro
Artocarpus altilis x A. mariannensis   

Te bukiraro whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Kiribati
Locality: Tarawa
Notes: Very productive and good variety. Usually grows taller than other varieties. Atoll variety and thrives on sandy soils.
Season: January, May - June, August, November

Fruit
Shape: Oblong to broad-ovoid, sometimes ellipsoid
Skin Texture: Pebbly
Weight (kg): 0.7 - 2.0
Average Weight (kg): 1.2
Length (cm): 15 - 21
Width (cm): 12 - 16
Average Size (cm): 17 x 13
Core size (cm): 9 x 4
Seeded
Leaves
Length (cm): 35 - 61
Width (cm): 27 - 54
Average Size (cm): 44 x 36
Lobes: 5 - 7
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 16 - 27
Width (cm): 3 - 4
Average Size (cm): 23 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 890468
Garden: Kahanu


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