Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
integer
ID:
551172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 190 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550504

Common Names

  • Artocarpus integer
  • Smooth Artocarpus
  • Smooth Breadfruit

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Synonyms

  • Polyphema jaca Lour. [deprecated]
  • Polyphema champeden Lour. [deprecated]
  • Saccus champeden (Lour.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus integer (Thunb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sitodium macrocarpon Thunb. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus champeden (Lour.) Stokes [unknown]
  • Artocarpus hirsutissimus Kurz [unknown]
  • Artocarpus integrifolius L.f. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus jaca Lam. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus pilosus Reinw. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus polyphema Pers. [unknown]
  • Radermachia integra Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Artocarpus integer (also called Cheesefruit, 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 integer 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 integer 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artocarpus integer 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 integer

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

Artocarpus integer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus integer?

Artocarpus integer

What is the common name of Artocarpus integer?

Integer Artocarpus

What is the habitat of Artocarpus integer?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2653995: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.