This is a species of the bread-fruit tree, also called the "Jungle Jack," which is remarkable for the size of the stem. It is found in the forests of Bengal and Malabar. The wood is strong, close-grained, and of a light yellowish-brown colour. As a wood for ship-building, it is considered to be next in value to teak. The weight of a cubic foot unseasoned is about 49 lbs., and when seasoned about 38 lbs. Australia.*