Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
lacucha
ID:
551184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 5: 333 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550516

Common Names

  • Lacucha Breadfruit
  • Lacucha Artocarpus
  • Lacucha Jackfruit

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Synonyms

  • Prainea rumphiana Becc. [unknown]
  • Saccus dadah (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus cumingianus (Trécul) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus mollis (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus lakoocha (Roxb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Antiaris palembanica Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus acuminatissimus Merr. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus benghalensis Roxb. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus cumingianus Trécul [unknown]
  • Artocarpus dadah Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus dasyphyllus Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus erythrocarpus Korth. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus ficifolius W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Artocarpus fretissi Teijsm. & Binn. ex Hassk. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus inconstantissimus (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus lakoocha malayanus King [unknown]
  • Artocarpus leytensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Artocarpus mollis Wall. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus mollis Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus ovatus Blanco [unknown]
  • Artocarpus paloensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Artocarpus peltatus Merr. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus refractus Becc. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus reniformis Becc. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus reticulatus B.Heyne ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus rufa Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus rufescens Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus tampang Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus yunnanensis Hu [unknown]
  • Ficus inconstantissima Miq. [unknown]
  • Ficus tampang Miq. [unknown]
  • Ipo palembanicam Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Artocarpus lacucha (also called Lacucha 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 lacucha 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 lacucha 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 lacucha 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 lacucha

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

Artocarpus lacucha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus lacucha?

Artocarpus lacucha

What is the common name of Artocarpus lacucha?

Lacucha Artocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Artocarpus lacucha?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2654005: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.