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Artocarpus styracifolius

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Artocarpus styracifolius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Artocarpus
Species:
A. styracifolius
Binomial name
Artocarpus styracifolius
Pierre[1]
Synonyms[2]
  • Artocarpus bicolor Merr. & Chun

Artocarpus styracifolius, also known as two-coloured jackfruit, is a plant of the Moraceae family. It is native to South-Central and Southeast China, Hainan (China), Laos, and Vietnam.[2]

Uses

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The fruits of are widely cultivated in China to make jam and wine. The roots are documented as being used in folk medicine to treat rheumatism, psoatic strain, rheumatic heart disease, diabetes, and hemiplegic paralysis.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Artocarpus styracifolius Pierre". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Artocarpus styracifolius". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  3. ^ Li, Wenyan; Pu, Zhongji; Yi, Wenfang; Ma, Qinge; Lin, Qinhua; Zhong, Guoyue; Yao, Pengcheng; Ren, Gang (November 2019). "Unusual Prenylated Stilbene Derivatives with PTP1B Inhibitory Activity from Artocarpus styracifolius". Planta Medica. 85 (16): 1263–1274. doi:10.1055/a-1013-1417. ISSN 1439-0221. PMID 31604352.