Meion
Artocarpus altilis x A. mariannensis
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Geographic Origin of Accession: Federated States of Micronesia
Locality: Chuuk: Moen
Notes: The name "on’" means "ease," because of the ease in pounding the cooked fruit during preparation. It is a popular early variety. Best boiled or steamed and is typically pounded to make "kon" a traditional dish, similar to an unbaked loaf of bread after the first rising. The light yellow flesh is soft and creamy when cooked.
Season: February - September; few fruit November
Fruit
Shape: Broad ovoid, often irregular
Skin Texture: Rough, pebbly, flattened
Weight (kg): 1.1 - 1.9
Average Weight (kg): 1.4
Length (cm): 19 - 26
Width (cm): 14 - 16
Average Size (cm): 22 x 15
Core size (cm): 14 x 4
Seedless
Skin Texture: Rough, pebbly, flattened
Weight (kg): 1.1 - 1.9
Average Weight (kg): 1.4
Length (cm): 19 - 26
Width (cm): 14 - 16
Average Size (cm): 22 x 15
Core size (cm): 14 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 51 - 62
Width (cm): 42 - 53
Average Size (cm): 56 x 46
Lobes: 5 - 6
Average: 6
Width (cm): 42 - 53
Average Size (cm): 56 x 46
Lobes: 5 - 6
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 24 - 29
Width (cm): 3 - 5
Average Size (cm): 27 x 4
Width (cm): 3 - 5
Average Size (cm): 27 x 4
NTBG Accession(s): 910268
Garden: Kahanu
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