Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
excelsus
ID:
551143

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Jarrett

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Blumea 22: 409 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550475



Common Names

  • Artocarpus excelsus
  • Tall Artocarpus
  • Tall Breadfruit


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Description

Artocarpus excelsus (also called Tall Breadfruit, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a short, thick trunk and large, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Artocarpus excelsus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artocarpus excelsus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with the seed being a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artocarpus excelsus is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen tree with large, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plant prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Artocarpus excelsus

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

Artocarpus excelsus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus excelsus?

Artocarpus excelsus

What is the common name of Artocarpus excelsus?

Excelsus Artocarpus

What is the habitat of Artocarpus excelsus?

It grows in moist, shady areas, such as 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,

References