Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
jarrettiae
ID:
551179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kochummen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 50: 198 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550511

Common Names

  • Jarrett's Breadfruit
  • Jarrett's Artocarpus
  • Kemando Breadfruit

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Description

Artocarpus jarrettiae (also called Jarrett's 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 jarrettiae 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 jarrettiae 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 jarrettiae 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 jarrettiae

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

Artocarpus jarrettiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus jarrettiae?

Artocarpus jarrettiae

What is the common name of Artocarpus jarrettiae?

Jarrett's Artocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Artocarpus jarrettiae?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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