Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 418 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550512
Common Names
- Kemando Breadfruit
- Kemando Artocarpus
- Kemando Jackfruit
Synonyms
- Saccus maingayi (King) Kuntze [unknown]
- Saccus kemando (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Artocarpus brunneifolius S.Moore [unknown]
- Artocarpus maingayi King [unknown]
- Artocarpus sumatranus F.M.Jarrett [unknown]
Description
Artocarpus kemando (also called Kedondong, 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 kemando 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 kemando 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 kemando is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Artocarpus kemando
Artocarpus kemando is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Artocarpus kemando FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artocarpus kemando?
Artocarpus kemando
What is the common name of Artocarpus kemando?
Kemando Artocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Artocarpus kemando?
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,