Terap
A tropical tree. It suits the hot, wet tropical lowlands. It prefers a warm humid climate. It can be damaged by temperatures below 5°C. Occurs only in Mindoro, Mindanao and Basilan but apparently fairly common in Mindoro, Cotabato, Lanao, Davao, Zamboanga and Basilan in the Philippines. In Indonesia it grows in lowland forest and up to 1,000 m altitude. Brisbane Botanical Garden.
Also known as:
Beluli, Benturung, Jarap hutan, Keiran, Kian, Loloi, Lumok, Lumuk amat, Madang, Marang-banguhan, Marang, Morang, Muntorong, Pi-ien, Pingan, Tarap, Tekalong, Terap, Timadang
Synonyms
- Artocarpus tarap Becc.
- Artocarpus mutabilis Becc.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Seeds, Nuts, Vegetable
Where does Terap grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, North America, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, South America, United States
Notes: There are about 50 Artocarpus species. They are in the tropics and subtropics of Asia and the Pacific.
Status: It is a cultivated food plant. The fruit is good tasting.
Growing Terap
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Fresh seed is washed then planted immediately. Seed germinate in about 4 weeks. Plants are spaced 12-14 m apart. Plants can be grafted.
Edible Uses: The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw. It is sweet. The seeds are eaten roasted or boiled. The unripe fruit can be cooked as a vegetable.
Production: A tropical tree. Trees produce after about 4-6 years. The spines on the fruit snap when the fruit is ripe. The fruit have to be picked from the tree as it doesn't fall. A tree produces about 180 fruit per season.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | 232 | 2.6 | 0.6 | - | - | - | 48.5 |
| Fruit | 104 | 0.5 | 3.5 | - | - | - | 70.6 |
Terap Photos
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