Artocarpus dadah
Artocarpus dadah, commonly known as the wild jack, is a versatile medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant potential for holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Artocarpus dadah
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement identifies it under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Rosalales, and the family Moraceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Artocarpus.
| 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, known scientifically as Artocarpus dadah, is referred to by various local names depending on the region and language. In Thailand, it is commonly called หาดรุม (th), while in Indonesia, it is known as Selangking (id), and among the Iban people, it is referred to as Merubi (iba).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | หาดรุม | Wikidata |
| id | Selangking | Wikidata |
| iba | Merubi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range spanning across several distinct regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is noted in the Andaman Islands as well as across mainland territories. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. Beyond the mainland, its distribution extends into the Malesia zone. Most notably, the species is also documented to inhabit the island of Borneo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artocarpus dasya (commonly referred to in some contexts as Artocarpus dadah), possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The medicinal value is often derived from the twigs, which can be processed to extract bioactive compounds, and the bark, which is frequently employed in traditional remedies to treat various ailments. Together, these parts serve as important sources of natural healing agents within the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artocarpus dadah has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, (-)-epiafzelechin, afzelechin-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside, dihydromorin, engeletin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epiafzelechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| afzelechin-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydromorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| engeletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epiafzelechin-(4beta-->8)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gemichalcone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isogemichalcone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| moracin M | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norartocarpetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |