Chempedak
It is a tropical plant. It suits hot, wet tropical lowlands. It needs year round moisture. It grows in the high forest in Malaysia from sea level to 1300 m altitude. In XTBG Yunnan. It suits hardiness zones 11-12.
Also known as:
Bangkong, Banturung manuk, Baroh, Beluno, Bukoh, Campedek, Cempedak, Champada, Chubadak, Kakan, Mangkahai, Nakan, Nangka berit, Nangka tjomedak, Pohon cempedak, Pulutan, Sempedak, Sachram, Sonekadot, Temedak, Tibadak, Tibudak
Synonyms
- Artocarpus champeden (Lour.) Stokes
- Artocarpus hirsutissima Kurz.
- Artocarpus integer var. silvestris Corner
- Artocarpus integrifolius L. f., nom. illeg.
- Artocarpus jaca Lam.
- Artocarpus macrocarpon (Thunb.) Dancer
- Artocarpus polyphema Pers.
- Polyphema champeden Lour.
- Radermachia integra Thunb.
- Saccus arboreus minor Rumph.
- Sitodium macrocarpon Thunb.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Seeds, Leaves, Vegetable
Where does Chempedak grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, China, Cuba, Guam, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific, Papua, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, South America, Thailand
Notes: There are about 50 Artocarpus species. They are in the tropics and subtropics of Asia and the Pacific.
Status: It is popular and sold in local markets in season.
Growing Chempedak
Cultivation: Seed remain viable for several weeks. Plants are often grown from seed. The can be grown by budding or grafting. Light shade is essential. A spacing of 12-14 m is suitable.
Edible Uses: The flesh is eaten raw or fried together with the seed. It is also used for pickles. Young fruit are eaten as a vegetable. They can be added to soups. The ripe seeds are boiled or roasted and eaten. The young leaves are eaten.
Production: Growth is slow. Trees produce fruit after 5 years from germination. A tree can produce 100 fruit each year. Fruit may weigh 25 kg.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 117 | 2.5 | 1.1 | - | 17.7 | - | 66.7 |
| Leaves | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Chempedak Photos
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