Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
elasticus
ID:
551140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 481 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550472

Common Names

  • Artocarpus elasticus
  • Elastic Artocarpus
  • Elastic Breadfruit

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Synonyms

  • Saccus elasticus (Reinw. ex Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus blumei (Trécul) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus kuenstleri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Artocarpus blumei Trécul [unknown]
  • Artocarpus kunstleri King ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Artocarpus elasticus (also called Elastic Breadfruit, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a short, thick trunk and large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Artocarpus elasticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artocarpus elasticus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artocarpus elasticus is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen tree with large, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plant prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Artocarpus elasticus

Artocarpus elasticus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Artocarpus elasticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus elasticus?

Artocarpus elasticus

What is the common name of Artocarpus elasticus?

Elastic Artocarpus

What is the habitat of Artocarpus elasticus?

It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands

Species in the Artocarpus genus

Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus, Artocarpus rigidus, Artocarpus rubrovenia, Artocarpus sarawakensis, Artocarpus scortechinii, Artocarpus sepicanus, Artocarpus sericicarpus, Artocarpus styracifolius,

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References