White
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg
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Geographic Origin of Accession: Seychelles
Locality: Mahe
Distribution: This variety has traveled round the world. Originally collected in Tahiti by Captain Bligh, it was introduced to the Caribbean in 1793 and from there to the Seychelles in the 1800s.
Notes: The white flesh is solid and dense and has a firm texture when cooked. It has good potential for commercial production of chips and other products.
Season: July-January; few fruit May-June
Fruit
Shape: Oval, sometimes broad ovoid
Skin Texture: Rough, sandpapery
Weight (kg): 0.9 - 1.9
Average Weight (kg): 1.4
Length (cm): 13 - 21
Width (cm): 12 - 16
Average Size (cm): 16 x 14
Core size (cm): 9 x 4
Seedless
Skin Texture: Rough, sandpapery
Weight (kg): 0.9 - 1.9
Average Weight (kg): 1.4
Length (cm): 13 - 21
Width (cm): 12 - 16
Average Size (cm): 16 x 14
Core size (cm): 9 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 27 - 51
Width (cm): 22 - 40
Average Size (cm): 40 x 32
Lobes: 6 - 9
Average: 7
Width (cm): 22 - 40
Average Size (cm): 40 x 32
Lobes: 6 - 9
Average: 7
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 11 - 22
Width (cm): 2 - 5
Average Size (cm): 16 x 3
Width (cm): 2 - 5
Average Size (cm): 16 x 3
NTBG Accession(s): 810290,030028
Garden: Kahanu and McBryde
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