Chempedak
Artocarpus integer · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chempedak, scientifically known as Artocarpus integer, is a rare, tropical fruit-bearing tree native to Southeast Asia. Belonging to the Moraceae family, it is prized for its sweet, fleshy pulp. Beyond its nutritional value, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance, offering various medicinal properties used in traditional healing practices.
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Chempedak
- Scientific synonyms
- Saccus Integer · Radermachia Integra
Names
Common Names
- Chempedak
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Cempedakbaum
- Champedak
- Artocarpus champeden
- Artocarpus polyphema
French:
- Cempedak
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artocarpus integerSynonyms
- Saccus integer
- Radermachia integra
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 and the family Moraceae, it is classified under the genus Artocarpus. Specifically, Artocarpus integer represents a distinct species within this established taxonomic hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artocarpus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct ecological regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in the state of Assam. Its range extends significantly into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Additionally, the species is located within the Malesia region, specifically on the island of Borneo. These diverse locations highlight the widespread natural habitat of Artocarpus integer across tropical Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artocarpus integer, commonly known as Cempedak, utilizes various anatomical structures for both biological functions and medicinal purposes. The aerial parts of the plant, which include the leaves, bark, and the fleshy fruit pulp, are frequently studied for their bioactive compounds and traditional healing properties. In addition to these above-ground structures, the roots serve as a vital component of the plant's system, anchoring it firmly in the soil and facilitating the uptake of essential nutrients and water necessary for its growth.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artocarpus integer has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ARTOCARPIN, Cudraflavone C, artocarpanone, trans-4-isopentenyl-3,5,2',4'-tetrahydroxystilbene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ARTOCARPIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cudraflavone C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artocarpanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-4-isopentenyl-3,5,2',4'-tetrahydroxystilbene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ARTOCARPIN
- Archives of pharmacal research
Cudraflavone C
- Archives of pharmacal research
artocarpanone
- Archives of pharmacal research
trans-4-isopentenyl-3,5,2',4'-tetrahydroxystilbene
- Phytochemistry
Activities
Artocarpus integer has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artocarpus integer has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, hyperpigmentation, tyrosinase.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Propionibacterium acnes | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperpigmentation | Archives of pharmacal research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tyrosinase | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Artocarpus integer root extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |