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Jackfruit

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).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish jaqueiro

French jacquier

German Nangka

Portuguese jaca

Similar Species in Artocarpus

Hairy Bread-Fruit Tree

Artocarpus hirsutus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jackfruit?

The scientific name of Jackfruit is Artocarpus heterophyllus. It belongs to the genus Artocarpus.

Where does Jackfruit live?

Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit belong to?

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) belongs to the genus Artocarpus, which is part of the taxonomic family Moraceae.

What kingdom does Jackfruit belong to?

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Jackfruit?

The closest relatives of Jackfruit in the genus Artocarpus include Elephant Jack, breadfruit, Hairy Bread-Fruit Tree.