[3] It is a commonly called marang, madang, timadang, terap, tarap, kiran, green pedalai, or johey oak.

It is native to Borneo, Palawan, and Mindanao Island, and is closely related to the jackfruit, cempedak, and breadfruit trees which all belong to the same genus, Artocarpus.

Artocarpus odoratissimus is an evergreen tree growing to 25 metres (82 ft) tall.

As indicated by the scientific name, the fruit has a strong scent, and is considered superior in flavour to both jackfruit and cempedak.

Those ripened on the tree turn a more brownish color and will eventually fall to the ground and easily split open.

When fully mature the expanding arils stretch the outer rind which often appears lumpy, especially if not all seeds were pollinated.

Artocarpus odoratissimus is cultivated for its fruit in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, southern Thailand and India Tripura.

The species is largely grown for local consumption; the short shelf-life of the fruit limits its wider use.