National Tropical Botanical Garden - Tropical Plant Research, Education, and Conservation.

Distribution: Puaa grows in the Society Islands. Introduced to the University of the West Indies in 1990.

Fruit Attributes:: Shape: Round
Weight: 0.98-2.43 kg,
Avg. 1.75 kg
Size: 12-19 cm long, 13-17 wide,
Avg. 16 x 16 cm
No Seeds

Season:: July-January, few fruits February-March

Notes: The pale-yellow flesh is solid and dense and has a firm, yet tender, texture when cooked. It is best steamed or boiled.