Breadfruit Institute
Abareba
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Abareba whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Solomon Islands
Locality: Malaita
Notes: Name means "open," refers to lobing of leaf. Some trees may be smaller leaved. Fruit can be globose or oval, either long or slightly lumpy.
Season: February, October

Fruit
Shape: Round to oval
Skin Texture: Smooth
Weight (kg): 0.4 - 0.9
Average Weight (kg): 0.7
Length (cm): 12 - 16
Width (cm): 9 - 14
Average Size (cm): 13 x 12
Core size (cm): 9 x 4
Seeded, with many seeds
Leaves
Length (cm): 36 - 58
Width (cm): 29 - 51
Average Size (cm): 48 x 40
Lobes: 6 - 7
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 16 - 21
Width (cm): 3 - 4
Average Size (cm): 18 x 4

NTBG Accession(s): 900236
Garden: Kahanu


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