Artocarpus thailandicus
Artocarpus thailandicus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Artocarpus thailandicus, scientifically known as Artocarpus thailandicus, is a remarkable medicinal tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its versatile therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant, including its bark and leaves, are traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant ethnobotanical value.
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artocarpus thailandicusSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and is a member of the Moraceae family. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Artocarpus.
| 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 very specific and localized geographical distribution within the Southeast Asian region. Its presence is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China area. Specifically, the species is native to the tropical landscapes of Thailand. This limited range suggests that it thrives under the particular climatic conditions found in that country. Consequently, its natural habitat remains tied to these particular environmental parameters.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Artocarpus thailandicus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oxyresveratrol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Oxyresveratrol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Oxyresveratrol
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)