Synonyms: 

Artocarpus brasiliensis Gomez

Artocarpus maxima Blanco

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Rosales

Family: Moraceae

Native: India and Malaysia.

Common Names

English – Jack Tree

Malayalam – പ്ലാവ്

Description:

Artocarpus heterophyllus, commonly known as jackfruit, is a tropical tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It produces large, sweet fruits and is valued for its timber and latex.

Habitat: Subcanopy trees in evergreen to semievergreen forests, also in the plains.

Distribution: India.

Uses: Jackfruit, known scientifically as Artocarpus heterophyllus, is used for its delicious fruit as well as for its timber and latex.