Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Also known as: Breadfruit
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Genus:
- Artocarpus
- Species:
- Artocarpus altilis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Food Forest:
- Plant contains edible parts
Native Range
United States: Guam, Palau
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.1 - 7.4 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in volcanic or alluvial soils
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Breadfruit is most commonly propagated vegetatively from root suckers or root cuttings. This protocol covers propagation by root cuttings. Wild seeded form native to New Guinea, and possibly the Moluccas and Philippines. Introduced by Pacific islanders and cultivated throughout Oceania with the exception of New Zealand. Widely distributed throughout the humid tropics.
Source: npn.rngr.net