Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
551288

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 73: 90 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550620

Common Names

  • Artocarpus tonkinensis
  • Tonkin Breadfruit
  • Tonkin Jackfruit

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Description

Artocarpus tonkinensis (also called Tonkin 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 tonkinensis 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 tonkinensis 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 tonkinensis 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 tonkinensis

Artocarpus tonkinensis is found in Vietnam.

Artocarpus tonkinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus tonkinensis?

Artocarpus tonkinensis

What are the common names of Artocarpus tonkinensis?

Tonkin Artocarpus

What is the growth habit of Artocarpus tonkinensis?

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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