Artocarpus rigidus subsp. asperulus
(Gagnep.) Jarrett
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Summary
Source: WikipediaArtocarpus rigidus is a tree species in the Moraceae that was described by Blume. A. rigidus is a wild species of the breadfruit/jackfruit genus (Artocarpus) and may be referred to as monkey jack. Its Vietnamese name is mít nài (sometimes da xóp). This 20–25 m trees species can be found in Indochina and Malesia. The subspecies A. rigidus subsp. asperulus (Gagnep.) F.M.Jarrett is accepted; synonyms for the latter are: Artocarpus asperulus Gagnep. and A. calophyllus Kurz.
Description
The leaves have a rough upper surface. The base is rounded or is shallowly heart shaped. The fruiting head has rough bristly hairs.
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Edible Uses
The pulp around the seeds is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The pulp around the seeds is eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Other Information
It is a cultivated food plant.
Notes
There are about 50 Artocarpus species. They are in the tropics and subtropics of Asia and the Pacific.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cay da xop, Cay mit nai, Dom knol prei, Kanun pan, Knor prey, Taung peing
References (1)
- PROSEA (Plant Resources of South East Asia) handbook, Volume 2, 1991, Edible fruits and nut. p 80
