Artocarpus gomezianus
Artocarpus gomezianus, commonly known as the wild jack, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, infections, and skin ailments, offering promising potential for modern therapeutic applications and research.
- Scientific name: Artocarpus gomezianus
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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, it is classified under the family Moraceae and the genus Artocarpus. Specifically, its scientific identity is established as Artocarpus gomezianus.
| 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 gomezianus, is known by various regional names depending on the language, including 长圆叶波罗蜜 in Chinese (zh), 长圆叶波罗蜜 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), and 長圓葉波羅蜜 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 长圆叶波罗蜜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长圆叶波罗蜜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 長圓葉波羅蜜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found in the region of Assam. Its presence extends into Indo-China, where it is located on the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout Cambodia and Laos. Finally, its range includes the territory of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artocarpus gomezianus, possesses various components that contribute to its traditional medicinal use, with a specific focus on its underground structures. While the species is characterized by its woody nature, the roots are of particular interest in ethnobotanical studies. These roots are often harvested and utilized in various preparations to harness their bioactive compounds, playing a significant role in the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artocarpus gomezianus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include andalasin A, artogomezianol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| andalasin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artogomezianol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |