Artocarpus elasticus
Artocarpus elasticus, commonly known as the Wild Jack, is a versatile tropical tree valued in traditional medicine. Its various parts, including bark, leaves, and fruit, possess significant bioactive properties. Often used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation, this species represents a vital resource in ethnobotanical healing practices.
- Scientific name: Artocarpus elasticus
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Rosalales, it is a member of the family Moraceae and is specifically identified 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 elasticus, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Indonesia, it is called Benda (pohon) in Indonesian (id) and bendha in Javanese (jv), while in Minangkabau (min), it is known as Tarok. In Chinese, the species is identified as 馬來波羅蜜 (zh) and 马来波罗蜜 (zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Benda (pohon) | Wikidata |
| jv | bendha | Wikidata |
| min | Tarok | Wikidata |
| zh | 馬來波羅蜜 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 马来波罗蜜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 馬來波羅蜜 | Wikidata |
| ms | terap nasi | Wikidata |
| su | teureup | Wikidata |
| id | Torap | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Terap Nasi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Myanmar and Thailand. Its presence extends significantly into the Malesia zone, where it inhabits the island of Borneo. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across Jawa. Finally, the plant reaches the Lesser Sunda Islands, completing its diverse range across the archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Artocarpus elasticus, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties, specifically focusing on the root bark and the various types of barks. The root bark is often harvested for its concentrated medicinal compounds, while the barks from the main trunk are frequently used in traditional preparations to treat various ailments. Together, these plant parts serve as vital resources in ethnobotanical practices, reflecting the plant's significant role in natural medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artocarpus elasticus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Artonin E, artelasticinol, artelastoheterol, artelastoxanthone, cycloartelastoxanthendiol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Artonin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artelasticinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artelastoheterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artelastoxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cycloartelastoxanthendiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cycloartelastoxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artocarpus elasticus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include triple negative breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| triple negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |