Artocarpus elasticus (Terap)
Artocarpus elasticus (Terap) yellow textured fruit hangs from a woody branch near large green leaves.
Botanical name: Artocarpus elasticus
Common name: Terap
Family: Moraceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Jackfruit
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageThere is another similar species Artocarpus scortechinii with similar character except the leaves are slightly smaller, making it possible to confuse these two species in the field. If fruits are available the distinction is easier, Artocarpus scortechinii does not have the shaggy fruits that Artocarpus elasticus has.
Similar plants: Artocarpus elasticus (Terap)
- Artocarpus altilis (Breadfruit)
- Artocarpus camansi (Seeded breadfruit)
- Artocarpus dadah (Green Tampang)
- Artocarpus glaucus (Artocarpus)
- Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit)
- Artocarpus hypargyraeus (Kwai Muk)
- Artocarpus integer (Chempedak)
- Artocarpus lakoocha (Lakoocha)
- Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang)
- Artocarpus scortechinii (Merawan)
Artocarpus elasticus (Terap) tree trunk with thick woody branches supporting a canopy of broad leaves
Artocarpus elasticus (Terap) yellow spiky fruit attached to a green stem near large leaves.
Artocarpus elasticus (Terap) green lobed leaves attached to wooden branches.
Artocarpus elasticus (Terap) large green leaves with distinct veins on a woody branch close up
Artocarpus elasticus (Terap) tree with a large rounded canopy of deep green foliage and branches.
Artocarpus elasticus (Terap) tree branches laden with green leaves and small round yellow fruit clusters
Artocarpus elasticus (Terap) round yellow fruit hanging among wide, glossy green leaves on a woody branch.
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