Marang Tree (Artocarpus odoratissimus)
Scientific Name: Artocarpus odoratissimus — Marang, also known as tarap.
Native Home: Borneo and nearby parts of Southeast Asia.
Height: Usually 10–25 m.
Lifespan: Several decades; exact lifespan is not well documented.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used locally for light construction and household purposes.
Harvesting: Fruits are harvested when mature and aromatic.
Age to Harvest: Often around 4–6 years after planting, depending on propagation and growing conditions.
Products: Sweet, creamy edible fruit and locally used timber.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: The fruit is eaten fresh and valued for its fragrant, soft flesh.
Global Spread: Grown mainly in Borneo and other parts of Southeast Asia; still uncommon in international markets.
Marang can grow to around 25 m tall, and its soft, aromatic fruit is eaten fresh; the seeds can also be boiled or roasted
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