Artocarpus camansi (Moraceae)

Common Names
English: seeded breadfruit, breadnut
Spanish: pana de pepita, pana de grano
Philippines: kamansi
Indonesia: kelur, timbul
Malaysia: kelor

Origin and Distribution

Native to New Guinea, and possibly the Moluccas and the
Philippines. Widely cultivated throughout the humid tropics.

Description
Seeded breadfruit is a large tree, to 100 feet (30 m) tall, with large,
spreading branches and a straight trunk with smooth gray bark.
Leaves large, 16-20 inches (40-50 cm) wide and 24-35 inches (6090 cm) long, with shallow lobes. All parts of the tree contain
abundant white latex. Monecious, with axillary inflorescences. Male
inflorescence elongated, 1-1.5 inches (3-4 cm) wide and 6-10
inches (15-25 cm) long, female inflorescence globose, 2-3 inches
(5-7 cm) wide and 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) long. Fruits large,
spheroid, 4-12 inches (10-30 cm) in diameter, green and covered
with soft spines. Fruits contain between 20-60 rounded or flattened
seeds, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long. Seeds are cream colored and
have a brown testa.

Propagation and Culture

Seeded breadfruit is propagated by seed, which must be planted
while fresh or stored in damp medium for a short time. Viability is
lost if seeds are allowed to dry out. Germination occurs in 1-2
weeks, and seedlings grow quickly. Flowers and fruits year round in
tropical climates with little seasonal variation. In regions with a
pronounced cool or dry period, trees may become partially
deciduous and stop fruiting until conditions become more conducive
to rapid growth. Seeded breadfruit grows and fruits best in fertile,
well drained soils, but is widely adaptable. Will grow and fruit from
sea level to over 4900 feet (1500 m) elevation.

Cultivars and Related Species

No cultivars of seeded breadfruit are known.

Related species include Artocarpus altilis, the breadfruit, Artocarpus

mariannensis, breadnut, Artocarpus heterophyllus, jackfruit,
andArtocarpus integer, champedak.

Uses
Immature fruits are cooked as a vegetable with coconut milk.
Seeds are soft, edible and delicious, and may be boiled or roasted.

More information on seeded breadfruit

Breadfruit
From Julia Morton's Fruits of Warm Climates.
Breadfruit Page
Nyree Zerega's informative webpage describing the characteristics
ofArtocarpus altilis, Artocarpus mariannensis, and Artocarpus camansi.