Artocarpus hirsutus
Artocarpus hirsutus, commonly known as the hairy jackfruit, is a versatile medicinal tree native to South Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant—including leaves, bark, and fruit—are utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Artocarpus hirsutus
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 hirsutus, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Malayalam, it is called ആഞ്ഞിലി, while in Kannada, it is referred to as ಹೆಬ್ಬಲಸು. Its Tamil name is அயனி, and in Indonesian, it is commonly known as Anjili. Furthermore, in Chinese, the plant is identified as 叢林波羅蜜.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | ആഞ്ഞിലി | Wikidata |
| kn | ಹೆಬ್ಬಲಸು | Wikidata |
| ta | அயனி | Wikidata |
| id | Anjili | Wikidata |
| zh | 叢林波羅蜜 | Wikidata |
| tcy | ಪೆಜಕಾಯಿ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 硬毛面包果 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 叢林波羅蜜 | Wikidata |
| sd | سڳنڌ ڦريو | Wikidata |
| zh | 可樂蜜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the tropical regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast area, its primary natural habitat can be found in India. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across the island nation of Sri Lanka. These specific locations represent the core geographical range for the species. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to the climatic conditions of these two South Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artocarpus hirsutus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include artocarpin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| artocarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artocarpus hirsutus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include biofilm, chronic diseases, infections.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| biofilm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |