🐾

jaqueiro

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish jaqueiro
French jacquier
German Nangka
Portuguese jaca

Similar Species in Artocarpus

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of jaqueiro?
The scientific name of jaqueiro is Artocarpus heterophyllus. It belongs to the genus Artocarpus.
Where does jaqueiro live?
jaqueiro is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini.
What family does jaqueiro belong to?
jaqueiro (Artocarpus heterophyllus) belongs to the genus Artocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Moraceae.
What kingdom does jaqueiro belong to?
jaqueiro (Artocarpus heterophyllus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of jaqueiro?
The closest relatives of jaqueiro in the genus Artocarpus include fruta de pan, Elephant Jack, Hairy Bread-Fruit Tree.

Native Range — 21 Countries

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia