Synonyms: 

Prainea rumphiana Becc.

Saccus dadah (Miq.)Kuntze

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Rosales

Family: Moraceae

Native:  Indian subcontinent and SE Asia.

Common Names

English – Artocarpus lakoocha, Monkey jack

Malayalam –

Description:

Artocarpus lacucha is a tree that produces fruit known as monkey fruit, which has a greenish-yellow exterior and sweet, edible pulp inside.

Habitat: Deciduous forests and cultivated.

Distribution: China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam.

Uses: Artocarpus lacucha is used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases and digestive issues.