Meinpadahk
Artocarpus altilis x A. mariannensis
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Geographic Origin of Accession: Federated States of Micronesia
Locality: Pohnpei
Other Names: Butaktak, Betaaktak
Distribution: Pohnpei, Kosrae, Marshall Islands, Kiribati and elsewhere in Micronesia.
Notes: The pale yellow flesh of this hybrid variety is not densely fused and is relatively light-weight for its size. The fruit is usually baked or roasted and has a soft, creamy texture when cooked. Heavy producer. Typical atoll variety and does well in sandy soils of coastal regions. Also does well in volcanic and other soils.
Season: April - November; few fruit January
Fruit
Shape: Oval to heart-shaped
Skin Texture: Rough, pebbly, flattened
Weight (kg): 0.8 - 1.3
Average Weight (kg): 1.1
Length (cm): 12 - 16
Width (cm): 12 - 15
Average Size (cm): 13 x 13
Core size (cm): 8 x 3
Seedless
Skin Texture: Rough, pebbly, flattened
Weight (kg): 0.8 - 1.3
Average Weight (kg): 1.1
Length (cm): 12 - 16
Width (cm): 12 - 15
Average Size (cm): 13 x 13
Core size (cm): 8 x 3
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 29 - 35
Width (cm): 22 - 28
Average Size (cm): 32 x 26
Lobes: 2 - 5
Average: 4
Width (cm): 22 - 28
Average Size (cm): 32 x 26
Lobes: 2 - 5
Average: 4
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 19 - 29
Width (cm): 3 - 6
Average Size (cm): 24 x 4
Width (cm): 3 - 6
Average Size (cm): 24 x 4
NTBG Accession(s): 790494,030034
Garden: Kahanu and McBryde
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