Chempedak

Artocarpus integer

Native to:
Borneo, Jawa, Malaya, Maluku, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Moraceae
Genus:
Artocarpus
Species:
Artocarpus integer
USDA Symbol:
ARIN17

Growth Characteristics

Height:
2000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bats, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers fertile soils with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds lose viability rapidly and should be planted fresh. Germination best at warm temperatures above 25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI