Artocarpus odoratissimus – Native Plant Search

Native Range

A native plant refers to a species of plant that has naturally evolved and grown in a particular geographic area without any human intervention or introduction. These plants have adapted to the local climate, soil, and ecological conditions over an extended period of time, often thousands of years. Because of this co-evolution with their specific environment, native plants have developed characteristics that make them well-suited to the local ecosystem and provide essential resources for local wildlife.

Native plants play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of an area. They provide food and habitat for native wildlife, support pollinators like bees and butterflies, and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem. Additionally, native plants often require fewer resources like water and fertilizers compared to non-native or exotic plants that may not be well-suited to the local environment.

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Native Continent

Asia-Tropical

Indonesia, Kalimantan, Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak,

Natural Habitat

Edible Uses

Edible portion: Fruit, Seeds, Nuts. The ripe fruits are fleshy, aromatic, sweet and juicy - similar to the jackfruit (A. heterophyllus) but of much better quality. Usually eaten as a dessert fruit, they are considered to be the finest fruit in Brunei. The unripe fruit can be eaten as a boiled vegetable. The roundish to oblong fruit is quite large, averaging about 16cm long and 13cm in diameter. The rind of the fruit is said to be edible. Thick and fleshy. Seed - roasted or boiled and eaten. Seeds boiled for 30 minutes in salty water have a delicious nutty flavour. Roasted seeds have a flavour similar to sweet chestnuts. The whitish seed is about 8 _ 15mm in size.