Artocarpus integer var. integer
Artocarpus integer var. integer · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Artocarpus integer var. integer, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, celebrated for its fleshy, sweet fruit. Beyond its culinary appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its various bioactive compounds and nutritional properties in holistic wellness.
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Saccus Champeden · Artocarpus Champeden · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artocarpus integer var. integerSynonyms
- Saccus champeden
- Artocarpus champeden
- Polyphema champeden
- Artocarpus hirsutissimus
- Artocarpus jaca
- Artocarpus pilosus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Artocarpus, specifically as the variety integer.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Artocarpus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct ecological regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found specifically in the state of Assam. Its presence extends into the Indo-China region, where it inhabits Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Furthermore, the species is located within the Malesia zone, particularly on the island of Borneo. Collectively, these areas highlight the varied tropical habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Maluku |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Artocarpus integer var. integer has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine
Root
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Artocarpus integer var. integer has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, artoindonesianin A, artoindonesianin B, artonin A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artoindonesianin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artoindonesianin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artonin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine
artoindonesianin A
- Journal of natural products
artoindonesianin B
- Journal of natural products
artonin A
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Artocarpus integer var. integer has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Nephroprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine
Nephroprotective
- Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine