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African breadfruit

Treculia africana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Moraceae ›Genus: Treculia

About

Treculia africana is a tree species in the genus Treculia which can be used as a food plant and for various other traditional uses. The fruits are hard and fibrous, can be the size of a volleyball and weight up to 8.5 kilograms (19 lb). Chimpanzees have been observed to use tools to break the fruits into small pieces that they can eat. The fruits contain polyphenols.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African breadfruit?
The scientific name of African breadfruit is Treculia africana.
What is the conservation status of African breadfruit?
The African breadfruit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African breadfruit belong to?
African breadfruit belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does African breadfruit belong to?
African breadfruit belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does African breadfruit belong to?
African breadfruit belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does African breadfruit belong to?
African breadfruit belongs to the order Rosales.
What family does African breadfruit belong to?
African breadfruit belongs to the family Moraceae.
What genus does African breadfruit belong to?
African breadfruit belongs to the genus Treculia.