Breadfruit Institute
Toro
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Toro whole fruit

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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
Season: May - September

Fruit
Shape: Oval to broad-ovoid, sometimes oblong
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 0.5 - 1.5
Average Weight (kg): 1.0
Length (cm): 12 - 19
Width (cm): 10 - 15
Average Size (cm): 15 x 12
Core size (cm): 10 x 4
Seeded, with few seeds; often seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 29 - 54
Width (cm): 20 - 41
Average Size (cm): 41 x 30
Lobes: 6 - 10
Average: 8
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 9 - 21
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 13 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 890456
Garden: Kahanu


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