Ulu fiti
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg
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Geographic Origin of Accession: Fiji
Locality: former SPC Regional Breadfruit Collection, Samoa: Upolu
Other Names: Ulu falaoa
Distribution: Variety from Rotuma, introduced to Samoa in early 1960s
Notes: The yellow flesh is tender and slightly sweet when mature. Has a tender, moist texture when cooked. Excellent for chips or "french fries."
This variety has been successfully propagated using micro-propagation and plants can be purchased from Cultivaris (http://www.globalbreadfruit.com).
Season: August-December with some fruiting in July and January.
Available
Fruit
Shape: Round to heart-shaped
Skin Texture: Smooth
Weight (kg): 1.1 - 2.8
Average Weight (kg): 1.8
Length (cm): 14 - 21
Width (cm): 13 - 20
Average Size (cm): 17 x 16
Core size (cm): 10 x 6
Seeded, with few seeds
Skin Texture: Smooth
Weight (kg): 1.1 - 2.8
Average Weight (kg): 1.8
Length (cm): 14 - 21
Width (cm): 13 - 20
Average Size (cm): 17 x 16
Core size (cm): 10 x 6
Seeded, with few seeds
Leaves
Length (cm): 29 - 49
Width (cm): 16 - 39
Average Size (cm): 39 x 27
Lobes: 4 - 8
Average: 6
Width (cm): 16 - 39
Average Size (cm): 39 x 27
Lobes: 4 - 8
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 12 - 24
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 17 x 3
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 17 x 3
NTBG Accession(s): 890258,900368,040063
Garden: Kahanu and McBryde
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