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jaca

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 (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Rosales (Roses & Allies)

Species

Artocarpus heterophyllus (jaca)

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 jaca?

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

Where does jaca live?

jaca 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 jaca belong to?

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

What kingdom does jaca belong to?

jaca (Artocarpus heterophyllus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of jaca?

The closest relatives of jaca in the genus Artocarpus include fruta-pão, Elephant Jack, Hairy Bread-Fruit Tree.