Artocarpus altilis
(Moraceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>Sukun thrives in lowland areas below 650 meters elevation, thriving in well-drained clay loam soil with partial shade. Its flowers are pollinated by wind, and propagation can be achieved through either seed or suckle. It is important to plant the seed promptly after harvesting, as its viability diminishes quickly and cannot be preserved in a refrigerator. Sukun is predominantly seedless, and for this particular variety, vegetative propagation is achieved by exposing the roots to air to stimulate the growth of suckers.</p>
Artocarpus altilis (Moraceae) Artocarpus altilis (Moraceae)