Artocarpus communis

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO.11
  • Artocarpus communis
  • J.R.Forst. & G.Forst
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Artocarpus communis
  • Genus: Artocarpus
  • Synonym: Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg
  • Common/Local Name(s): breadfruit
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Botanical Description: Large, deeply lobed, and glossy dark green, similar to those of Artocarpus altilis. Small, greenish flowers with male and female flowers on the same tree. Male flowers form cylindrical spikes, while female flowers form dense clusters. Large, round to oblong, with a rough, spiky skin. The flesh is starchy and creamy, resembling bread when cooked.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers throughout the year
  • Plant Uses: Culinary
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: Kolo Town Ogbia Rivers State.
  • Habit: Tree
  • Mode: Cultivated

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