Artocarpus chama
Artocarpus chama, commonly known as the breadfruit or wild breadfruit, is a tropical tree prized for its nutritious, starchy fruit. Native to Southeast Asia, this medicinal plant offers various health benefits, including antioxidant properties and digestive support, making it a valuable resource in traditional herbal medicine and regional diets.
- Scientific name: Artocarpus chama
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Moraceae, it is classified under the genus Artocarpus. Specifically, the medicinal species is known as Artocarpus chama.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Artocarpus chama, is known by various regional names across different languages, including 野树波罗 (zh), চাপালিশ (bn), চামকঁঠাল (as), 野树波罗 (zh-cn), and 野樹波羅 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 野树波罗 | Wikidata |
| bn | চাপালিশ | Wikidata |
| as | চামকঁঠাল | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 野树波罗 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 野樹波羅 | Wikidata |
| zh | 榅桲木波罗蜜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山波罗 | Wikidata |
| bn | চামকাঁঠাল | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically in the South-Central areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. The species also inhabits the territory of Bangladesh within the same subcontinent. Additionally, its range extends to the East Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artocarpus chama, utilizes various anatomical structures for both biological function and medicinal application. The roots serve as a vital anchoring system that absorbs essential nutrients and water from the soil to sustain the tree's growth. Meanwhile, the leaves are prominent features of the plant, often utilized in traditional medicine due to their specific phytochemical properties and therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artocarpus chama has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Artocarpin, Artochamin C, Artonin E.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Artocarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Artochamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Artonin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artocarpus chama has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, depression, melanoma.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |