Seeds dispersed by animals. Tree of primary or mature secondary forest.
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Artocarpus elasticus
Food
Lumber
Product
Indonesian Common Name
Bendo, Bakil, Danging, Pekalong, Pilang, Talun, Tap, Tekalong, Tarap, Terap, Terap hutan, Terap munyit (Borneo)
Tree Family
Moraceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
37.5cm
Length
×
22.5cm
Width
Tree Height
Large (> 35m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–1500m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia
Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Islands, New Guinea, Sulawesi, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Unknown
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Lumber
- Product
The fruits and roasted seeds are edible. The bark is used as fibers and to make basket straps, the latex is used for glue, and the wood is locally used for light construction.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Maintains water quality and regulation.
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Used by Javan Loris as sleeping tree