Breadfruit Institute
Porohiti
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Porohiti whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: French Polynesia
Locality: Moorea
Notes: Very similar to Meiuhpw in Pohnpei.
Season: July - November; few fruit May

Fruit
Shape: Oval to oblong
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 0.4 - 1
Average Weight (kg): 0.7
Length (cm): 11 - 16
Width (cm): 9 - 12
Average Size (cm): 13 x 10
Core size (cm): 9 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 29 - 43
Width (cm): 23 - 33
Average Size (cm): 37 x 29
Lobes: 6 - 8
Average: 7

NTBG Accession(s): 790392, 030039
Garden: Kahanu


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