Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
551270

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 542 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550602

Common Names

  • Artocarpus scortechinii
  • Scortechinii Breadfruit
  • Scortechinii Jackfruit

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Synonyms

  • Saccus scortechinii (King) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Artocarpus scortechinii (also called Scortechini Fig, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artocarpus scortechinii is used as a food source, for timber, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artocarpus scortechinii is a yellowish-green, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artocarpus scortechinii is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers rich, moist soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. For best results, water regularly and fertilize every few months.

Where to Find Artocarpus scortechinii

Artocarpus scortechinii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Artocarpus scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus scortechinii?

Artocarpus scortechinii

What is the common name of Artocarpus scortechinii?

Scortechin's Breadfruit

What is the natural habitat of Artocarpus scortechinii?

Tropical 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,

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