Chempedak Tree (Artocarpus integer)
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Scientific Name: Artocarpus integer — Chempedak, Cempedak.
Native Home: Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Height: 10–25 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Wood is used locally for construction, furniture, and woodworking.
Harvesting: Large, spiky fruits are harvested when mature and aromatic.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–6 years from planting, depending on the variety and growing conditions.
Products: Fresh fruit, fried fruit, desserts, and cooked seeds.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Widely grown in Southeast Asia for its strongly scented, sweet fruit.
Global Spread: Cultivated across tropical Southeast Asia, with limited cultivation in other tropical regions.
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