面包果树属桑科。是最美丽的热带乔木之一,原产于太平洋岛屿、爪哇等地。于1796年前就引入斯里兰卡。植株生长迅速,株高达50—60英尺。叶片大、发亮、具深裂口。果实近圆球形或卵球形,长5—7英寸,直径约3—4英寸,呈豌豆青色,2—3个果实着生于枝梢。最好的品种种子很少。结子的品种在果肉内含有大而多肉的圆形白色种子。种子和果肉煮熟后可吃。植株要求湿热的气候环境。 Bread fruit tree Sangke. Is one of the most beautiful tropical trees, native to the Pacific Islands, Java and other places. It was introduced to Sri Lanka before 1796. Plants grow rapidly, with plants up to 50-60 feet. Leaves large, shiny, with deep cleft. Fruit nearly spherical or ovoid, 5-7 inches long, about 3-4 inches in diameter, was pea blue, 2-3 fruits born in shoots. The best varieties of seeds rarely. The variety of knot contains large and fleshy round white seeds in the pulp. Seeds and flesh cooked to eat. Plants require hot and humid climate.