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Artocarpus sericicarpus F.M.Jarrett
| Family Name: | Moraceae |
| Common Name: | Pedalai |
Artocarpus sericicarpus , also known as Pedalai, is a tree which can reach up to 40 m tall. It produces large, ellipsoid fruit with spiky skin. Each fruit contains many seeds which are surrounded with white sweet-tasting pulp.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 40 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Borneo and Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a tree, up to 40 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are elliptic, large and leathery. Young juvenile leaves are lobed and differ from that of mature leaves. |
| Flowers | Flowers occur in a cluster as a cylindrical head with hairy bristles. |
| Fruit | Fruit is large, ellipsoid with spiky skin. Each fruit contains many seeds which are surrounded with white juicy pulp. |
| Habitat | It is found in rainforests. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The white juicy pulp is edible and said to taste sweet. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Others
| Master ID | 34382 |
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| Species ID | 8795 |
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