Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 483 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550485
Common Names
- Artocarpus glaucus
- Glaucous Artocarpus
- Glaucous Breadfruit
Synonyms
- Saccus denisonianus (King) Kuntze [unknown]
- Saccus biformis (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Saccus glaucescens (Trécul) Kuntze [unknown]
- Saccus glaucus (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
- Saccus zollingerianus (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Saccus tephrophyllus (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Artocarpus biformis Miq. [unknown]
- Artocarpus denisonianus King [unknown]
- Artocarpus glaucescens Trécul [unknown]
- Artocarpus tephrophyllus Miq. [unknown]
- Artocarpus zollingeriana Miq. [unknown]
Description
Artocarpus glaucus (also called Glaucous 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 glaucus 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 glaucus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artocarpus glaucus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Artocarpus glaucus
Artocarpus glaucus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Artocarpus glaucus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artocarpus glaucus?
Artocarpus glaucus
What is the common name of Artocarpus glaucus?
Glaucous Artocarpus
What is the habitat of Artocarpus glaucus?
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,