Artocarpus parvus
Kwai muk
Artocarpus parvus, commonly known as the small jackfruit, is a lesser-known medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Native to tropical regions, its various parts possess significant therapeutic properties. Research highlights its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, offering promising applications in modern pharmacology for treating diverse health conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Artocarpus parvus
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 organized under the order Rosalales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Artocarpus, which includes the specific species Artocarpus parvus.
| 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 parvus, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 桂木 (zh), 桂木 (zh-cn), and 桂木 (zh-tw), while in English, it is commonly called kwai muk (en) or kwai muk (en-us).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 桂木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 桂木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 桂木 | Wikidata |
| en | kwai muk | Wikidata |
| en-us | kwai muk | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found across the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its range also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, covering significant portions of the landscape. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Cambodia. Additionally, its presence is well-established throughout the country of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artocarpus parvus, utilizes its stems as a vital structural component for growth and nutrient transport. These stems serve to support the foliage and branches, providing the necessary stability for the plant to reach toward sunlight. In medicinal contexts, the bark and woody tissues of the stems are often the specific parts studied or harvested for their potential bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |