Common Knowledge
Scientific Name: Artocarpus sericicarpus
Common Names: Pedalai, Tarap Bulu, Hairy Breadfruit
Native Range: Borneo (Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak, Kalimantan)
Family: Moraceae
Flavor
The aroma is richly tropical with soft floral nuances and a faint resinous sweetness. Flesh is sweet and creamy with notes reminiscent of jackfruit layered with banana custard and subtle hints of tropical melon. The texture is delicate and velvety, often compared to a softer, silkier cempedak-like experience.
Growth Habit
A large tropical canopy tree naturally occupying humid lowland rainforest strata. It develops with vigorous upright growth under warm, moisture-rich conditions, favoring filtered light during early establishment before adapting to increased sun exposure with age.
Cultivation
Thrives in warm, humid environments with deep organic soils that remain consistently moist yet freely draining. Avoid prolonged drought, waterlogged conditions, and exposure to cool temperatures during early development.
