Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
glaucus
ID:
551153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 483 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550485



Common Names

  • Artocarpus glaucus
  • Glaucous Artocarpus
  • Glaucous Breadfruit


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Synonyms

  • Saccus denisonianus (King) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus biformis (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus glaucescens (Trécul) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus glaucus (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus zollingerianus (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus tephrophyllus (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Artocarpus biformis Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus denisonianus King [unknown]
  • Artocarpus glaucescens Trécul [unknown]
  • Artocarpus tephrophyllus Miq. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus zollingeriana Miq. [unknown]

Description

Artocarpus glaucus (also called Glaucous 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 glaucus 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 glaucus 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 glaucus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Artocarpus glaucus

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

Artocarpus glaucus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus glaucus?

Artocarpus glaucus

What is the common name of Artocarpus glaucus?

Glaucous Artocarpus

What is the habitat of Artocarpus glaucus?

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