Artocarpus lacucha
Monkey fruit
Artocarpus lacucha, commonly known as Monkey Jack, is a versatile medicinal plant native to South and Southeast Asia. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, the fruit and bark are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Artocarpus lacucha
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 family Moraceae, it is classified 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, Artocarpus lacucha, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Punjabi, it is referred to as ਢੇਊ (dheū), while in Bengali, it is commonly called ডেউয়া (deuā). In Malayalam, the species is known as തീറ്റിപ്ലാവ് (tīṭiplāvu), and in Nepali, it is identified as बडहर (baḍahara). Furthermore, in Thai, the plant is known as มะหาด (mahāt).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pa | ਢੇਊ | Wikidata |
| bn | ডেউয়া | Wikidata |
| ml | തീറ്റിപ്ലാവ് | Wikidata |
| ne | बडहर | Wikidata |
| th | มะหาด | Wikidata |
| zh | 野波罗蜜 | Wikidata |
| or | ଜେଉଟ | Wikidata |
| kn | ವಾಟೆ | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Keledang Beruk | Wikidata |
| fa | میوه میمون | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions in Asia. In China, its distribution is specifically noted within the South-Central areas. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found in various locations including Assam and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is common throughout India and the East Himalaya region. Together, these locations highlight its significant geographical range across South and East Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known commonly as Monkey Jack, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The roots are frequently employed in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as inflammation and fever, often being prepared as decoctions. The latex, a milky sap that exudes from the bark or wounded stems, is valued for its antiseptic qualities and can be applied to skin conditions. Additionally, the wood of the tree is noted for its durability and is sometimes used in traditional practices where its specific chemical constituents are believed to offer subtle medicinal benefits.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wood | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| latex | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artocarpus lacucha has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4,3',5'-tetrahydroxystilbene, Oxyresveratrol, oxyresveratrol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4,3',5'-tetrahydroxystilbene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxyresveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxyresveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artocarpus lacucha has 11 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Cytotoxic, Neuroprotective, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artocarpus lacucha has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, analgesic, antioxidant activity, antiviral, cholesterol.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |