Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Jarrett
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 40: 149 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550494
Common Names
- Artocarpus hispidus
- Hispid Artocarpus
- Hispid Breadfruit
Description
Artocarpus hispidus (also called Hispid Breadfruit, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a large evergreen tree with a spreading crown and a short trunk. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical forests and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Artocarpus hispidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artocarpus hispidus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single stamen and a single pistil. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artocarpus hispidus 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 hispidus
Artocarpus hispidus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Artocarpus hispidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artocarpus hispidus?
Artocarpus hispidus
What is the common name of Artocarpus hispidus?
Hispid Artocarpus
What is the habitat of Artocarpus hispidus?
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,