Artocarpus nigrifolius
Artocarpus nigrifolius, commonly known as the Black Jackfruit, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural health treatments.
- Scientific name: Artocarpus nigrifolius
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Artocarpus nigrifolius, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is categorized 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, known scientifically as Artocarpus nigrifolius, is referred to by the common name 牛李 (Niú lǐ) in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 牛李 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Artocarpus nigrifolius, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. It is primarily identified within the botanical landscapes of China. More specifically, its presence is concentrated in the South-Central region of the country. This distinct distribution pattern suggests that the species thrives under the particular climatic conditions found in those provinces. Consequently, researchers focusing on this medicinal species often direct their studies toward these specific Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artocarpus nigrifolius, utilizes its twigs as a significant component in various traditional medicinal preparations. These woody stems serve as a vital source of bioactive compounds, which are often extracted to harness their therapeutic potential. In many ethnobotanical practices, the twigs are processed to create decoctions or infusions used to treat specific ailments, reflecting the diverse chemical profile stored within the plant's structural framework.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artocarpus nigrifolius has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include artocarnin A, carpachromenol, eleocharin A.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| artocarnin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carpachromenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eleocharin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |