Mei chocho
Artocarpus mariannensis Trecul
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Geographic Origin of Accession: Federated States of Micronesia
Locality: Chuuk
Other Names: Dugdug, Chebei, Mei kole, Te mai
Notes: Mei chocho is a type of seeded breadfruit or "Meias." It is a very common atoll variety, along with Mei koeng. It grows to a very large stature and trunk size, and is used to make canoes. It doesn't reach as massive a size when grown in the Lagoon islands.
Season: February - March, May - October
Fruit
Shape: Irregular
Skin Texture: Pebbly
Weight (kg): 0.4 - 0.7
Average Weight (kg): 0.6
Length (cm): 13 - 18
Width (cm): 7 - 9
Average Size (cm): 15 x 8
Core size (cm): 11 x 3
Seeded
Skin Texture: Pebbly
Weight (kg): 0.4 - 0.7
Average Weight (kg): 0.6
Length (cm): 13 - 18
Width (cm): 7 - 9
Average Size (cm): 15 x 8
Core size (cm): 11 x 3
Seeded
Leaves
Length (cm): 21 - 42
Width (cm): 12 - 31
Average Size (cm): 28 x 18
Lobes: 0 - 4
Average: 1
Width (cm): 12 - 31
Average Size (cm): 28 x 18
Lobes: 0 - 4
Average: 1
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 14 - 24
Width (cm): 2 - 6
Average Size (cm): 18 x 4
Width (cm): 2 - 6
Average Size (cm): 18 x 4
NTBG Accession(s): 900253
Garden: Kahanu
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