Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tomentosulus
ID:
551287

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Jarrett

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 41: 117 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550619

Common Names

  • Artocarpus tomentosulus
  • Tomentosulus Breadfruit
  • Tomentosulus Jackfruit

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Description

Artocarpus tomentosulus (also called Hairy 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 tomentosulus 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 tomentosulus 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 tomentosulus is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once the seedlings have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready for planting in the garden.

Where to Find Artocarpus tomentosulus

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

Artocarpus tomentosulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus tomentosulus?

Artocarpus tomentosulus

What are the common names of Artocarpus tomentosulus?

Toothed Artocarpus

What is the growth habit of Artocarpus tomentosulus?

It is a small to medium-sized tree

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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