Jackfruit Seedling (Amber) frangipani 'Paan' or 'Betel Leaf' (Piper

'Paan' or 'Betel Leaf' (Piper betle) is the leaf of a vine belonging to the Piperaceae family which includes pepper and kava

This is one of the main commercial varieties to be grown in New Zealand

as they are relatively happy growing indoors in containers

reddish brown in colour

pointed at the tips

Jackfruit Seedling (Amber) frangipani 'Paan' or 'Betel Leaf' (PiperJackfruit have the largest of all tree fruits and the second largest of all fruits after the giant pumpkin. It is a sweet and tasty relative of the Breadfruit, hugely popular and widespread throughout south Asia, south east Asia, tropical Australia and the Pacific. Mature trees are tolerant of light frosts and have demonstrated success outdoors in the warmer parts of the Mediterranean with some protection. And ditto here in NZ. The 'Amber' cultivar