Artocarpus - Wikipedia Artocarpus is a genus of approximately 60 trees and shrubs of Southeast Asian and Pacific origin, belonging to the mulberry family, Moraceae Most species of Artocarpus are restricted to Southeast Asia ; a few cultivated species are more widely distributed, especially A altilis (breadfruit) and A heterophyllus (jackfruit), which are
Breadfruit | Description, History, Cultivation, Uses | Britannica breadfruit, (Artocarpus altilis), tree of the mulberry family and its large fruits that are a staple food of the South Pacific and other tropical areas Breadfruit contains considerable amounts of starch and is seldom eaten raw
Species - National Tropical Botanical Garden Breadfruit: Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg The scientific or Latin name of breadfruit is derived from Greek (artos = bread, karpos = fruit), and altilis means ‘fat’ Baked or roasted in a fire, the fruit has a starchy texture and fragrance that is reminiscent of fresh baked bread
Artocarpus: A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and . . . Extracts of the aerial and underground plant parts have been applied in traditional medicine for the treatment of diarrhoea, diabetes, malarial fever, tapeworm infection and other ailments The other uses include wound healing, antisyphilic, expectorant properties and also use to treat anemia, asthma and dermatitis
Artocarpus heterophyllus - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Artocarpus heterophyllus, commonly called jackfruit, is a tropical to subtropical evergreen tree that is native from India to Malaya Peninsula It is a large, straight-trunked, somewhat stately tree that typically grows 30-70' (sometimes to 90') tall
ARTOCARPUS Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of ARTOCARPUS is a large genus of tall evergreen milky-juiced Asian trees (family Moraceae) that are grown throughout the tropics and have large alternate entire or lobed leaves and flowers in catkinlike clusters with the pistillate ones in crowded heads that produce a multiple fleshy fruit
Why Artocarpus Is A Perennial Plant 🌱 Artocarpus has a multi-year lifecycle, thriving through germination, growth, flowering, and dormancy 🌍 These plants adapt to various climates, making them versatile choices for gardeners 🌿 Artocarpus reduces replanting needs, promoting sustainability and enhancing soil health
Artocarpus altilis - Landscape Plants | Oregon State University Broadleaf evergreen tree which may reach a height of 40-50 (68) ft [12-15 (21) m]; it has a dense, spreading canopy Bark brown, smooth, with warty dots (lenticels) All parts of the tree yield latex, a milky juice
Breadfruit - Wikipedia Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry and jackfruit family (Moraceae) [2][3] believed to have been selectively bred in Polynesia from the breadnut (Artocarpus camansi)
(Artocarpus nobilis) - Botanical Realm The noble breadfruit tree, Artocarpus nobilis, is native to the islands of the Pacific and is celebrated for its nutrient-rich fruit and impressive growth stature Standing up to 30 meters tall, this perennial tree can be found in various habitats, ranging from coastal areas to inland forests