Artocarpus heterophyllus
Jack, Jackfruit
Other regional names: Kathal +1 more
- Kathal
- Khatal
Also known as: Artocarpus brasiliensis Gómez +11 more
- Artocarpus brasiliensis Gómez
- Artocarpus brasiliensis Ortega
- Artocarpus grandis Linden ex Cazzuola & Nencioni
- Artocarpus integra
- Artocarpus integrifolia var. glabra Stokes
- Artocarpus integrifolius var. glaber Stokes
- Artocarpus integrifolius var. heterophylla (Lam.) Pers.
- Artocarpus jaca Lam.
- Artocarpus maximus Blanco
- Artocarpus nanca Noronha
- Artocarpus philippensis Lam.
- Polyphema jaca (Lam.) Lour.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Moraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in Tropical Asia, Artocarpus heterophyllus (commonly known as Jack or Jackfruit) is a tree belonging to the Moraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cameroon, Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Gambia, The, Gilbert Is., Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Haiti, Hawaii, Jamaica, Laccadive Is., Laos, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Marianas, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nicobar Is., Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Seychelles, Solomon Is., Southwest Caribbean, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Vietnam, Windward Is.