Rotuma
Artocarpus altilis x A. mariannensis
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Geographic Origin of Accession: French Polynesia
Locality: Tahaa
Distribution: Society Islands, probably an introduction from the island of Rotuma.
Notes: The name means this is a variety from the island of Rotuma in the western Pacific. The light-yellow flesh is not densely fused. The fruit is usually baked or roasted and has a soft, creamy texture when cooked.
Season: July - December
Fruit
Shape: Broad ovoid, sometimes irregular
Skin Texture: Rough, pebbly, flattened
Weight (kg): 1.3 - 2.4
Average Weight (kg): 1.9
Length (cm): 14 - 23
Width (cm): 13 - 18
Average Size (cm): 19 x 15
Core size (cm): 12 x 4
Seedless
Skin Texture: Rough, pebbly, flattened
Weight (kg): 1.3 - 2.4
Average Weight (kg): 1.9
Length (cm): 14 - 23
Width (cm): 13 - 18
Average Size (cm): 19 x 15
Core size (cm): 12 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 27 - 61
Width (cm): 21 - 51
Average Size (cm): 39 x 30
Lobes: 4 - 7
Average: 6
Width (cm): 21 - 51
Average Size (cm): 39 x 30
Lobes: 4 - 7
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 19 - 31
Width (cm): 3 - 6
Average Size (cm): 27 x 4
Width (cm): 3 - 6
Average Size (cm): 27 x 4
NTBG Accession(s): 790490,910265,030041
Garden: Kahanu and McBryde
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