Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nitidus
ID:
551217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trécul

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 8: 119 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550549



Common Names

  • Artocarpus nitidus
  • Shining Breadfruit
  • Shining Jackfruit


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Synonyms

  • Saccus nitidus (Trécul) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saccus lanceolatus (Trécul) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Artocarpus antiarifolius Becc. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus borneensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus eberhardtii Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus griffithii (King) Merr. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus lamellosus Blanco [unknown]
  • Artocarpus lanceolatus Trécul [unknown]
  • Artocarpus lingnanensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus parvus Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus sampor Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus xanthocarpus Merr. [unknown]
  • Artocarpus nitidus nitidus [unknown]

Description

Artocarpus nitidus (also called Shiny Artocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a large tree with large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in lowland forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Artocarpus nitidus is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. The timber is used to make furniture and other wood products. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artocarpus nitidus sub. borneensis (Merr.) F.M.Jarrett
Artocarpus nitidus sub. griffithii (King) F.M.Jarrett
Artocarpus nitidus sub. lingnanensis (Merr.) F.M.Jarrett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artocarpus nitidus 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 nitidus is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained 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 nitidus

Artocarpus nitidus is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Artocarpus nitidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artocarpus nitidus?

Artocarpus nitidus

What is the common name of Artocarpus nitidus?

Shiny Breadfruit

What is the natural habitat of Artocarpus nitidus?

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,