Artocarpus nobilis
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Wild breadfruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaArtocarpus nobilis, the Ceylon breadfruit, is a tree species in the family Moraceae. It is endemic to south western regions of Sri Lanka. It is known as wal dhel (වල් දෙල්), baedi dhel (බැදි දෙල්) or hingala dhel (හිංගල දෙල්) by local people. The plant is known to be infected by Rigidoporus microporus to cause white root disease. This is the first time that the pathogen was found instead of Hevea brasiliensis.
Description
A large tree. The crown is large. The branches are spreading. The leaves are alternate and large. They are 25-45 cm long by 17-30 cm wide. They are broadly oval and taper at the base. They are dark green above and pale underneath. Male and female flowers are separate on the same plant. Male flowers are in spikes and female flowers are near the ends of branches. The fruit are club like and they have many seeds. The seeds are round and 1.3 cm across. They are pale brown.
Edible Uses
The tender portions of the fruit and the seeds are boiled and eaten. The seeds can also be roasted and eaten as a snack, and can be dried and stored.
Traditional Uses
The tender portions of the fruit and the seeds are boiled and eaten. The seeds can be roasted and eaten as a snack. Seeds can be dried and stored.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in Sri Lanka in the lowlands especially in drier areas and up to 800 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Sri Lanka*,
Notes
There are about 50 Artocarpus species. They are in the tropics and subtropics of Asia and the Pacific.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Aresini-pilaka, Arsini pla, Asiri-pillakai, Bedi-del, Sinhala del, Wal-del
References (5)
- Ashton, M. S., et al 1997, A Field Guide to the Common Trees and Shrubs of Sri Lanka. WHT Publications Ltd. pdf p 276
- Macmillan, H.F. (Revised Barlow, H.S., et al) 1991, Tropical Planting and Gardening. Sixth edition. Malayan Nature Society. Kuala Lumpur. p 293
- Perera, A. H. and Rajapakse, R. M. N., 1991, A baseline study of Kandyan Forest Gardens of Sri Lanka: Structure, composition and utilization. Forest Ecology and Management, 45:269-280
- Rajapaksha, U., 1998, Traditional Food Plants in Sri Lanka. HARTI, Sri Lanka. p 305
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 26
