Artocarpus
Artocarpus, commonly known as jackfruit or breadfruit, belongs to the Moraceae family. Renowned for its versatile fruit and timber, this genus holds significant medicinal value. Various species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for healing.
- Scientific name: Artocarpus
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Africa
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.
| 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, belonging to the genus Artocarpus, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is known as 波罗蜜属 (zh-hans) or 波罗蜜属 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is referred to as 桂木屬 (zh-hant). In Hong Kong, the name 桂木屬 (zh-hk) is used, and in Singapore, it is commonly identified as 桂木属 (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 波罗蜜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 桂木屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 桂木屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 波罗蜜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 桂木属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 桂木屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Chlebowiec | Wikidata |
| ko | 빵나무속 | Wikidata |
| ta | பலா இனம் | Wikidata |
| hu | kenyérfa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in both Gambia and Guinea. Moving into the West-Central Tropical Africa region, it can be found in the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Additionally, the species extends its reach to the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Together, these locations highlight a range centered primarily around the tropical belt of Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Chagos Archipelago | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Jackfruit, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal and nutritional properties. The sturdy stem provides the structural support necessary for the tree to reach immense heights, while the thick, protective bark is often harvested for its astringent qualities in traditional remedies. The large, fleshy fruit serves as a primary source of nutrients, and the large seeds contained within are frequently consumed or processed for their specific health benefits. Additionally, the broad, dark green leaves are highly versatile, often used in decoctions to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artocarpus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artocarpus has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiplatelet, Antitubercular.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplatelet | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitubercular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artocarpus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, tapeworm infection.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tapeworm infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |