Breadfruit Institute
Otea
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Otea whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: French Polynesia
Locality: Moorea
Distribution: Society Islands
Notes: The pale yellow, creamy flesh is solid and dense and has a firm, yet tender, texture when cooked. Heavy producer. Has good potential for commercial production of chips and other products.
Season: July - February; few fruit May

Fruit
Shape: Mostly broad ovoid, sometimes round or heart-shaped
Skin Texture: Rough, irregularly raised, flattened to sandpapery
Weight (kg): 1.4 - 2.5
Average Weight (kg): 1.8
Length (cm): 14 - 19
Width (cm): 15 - 17
Average Size (cm): 15 x 16
Core size (cm): 8 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 36 - 50
Width (cm): 29 - 43
Average Size (cm): 43 x 36
Lobes: 6 - 8
Average: 8
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 16 - 29
Width (cm): 3 - 5
Average Size (cm): 21 x 4

NTBG Accession(s): 780327,030035
Garden: Kahanu and McBryde


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