Artocarpus — 34 species
Botanical species in the genus Artocarpus recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus altilis
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the humid tropics, growing best in lowland areas below 650 metres, though also succeeding at elevations up to 1,550 metres. It prefers a mean annual temperature in the range of 21 - 32°c, tolerating it as low as 12°c and as high as 40°c. Plants can be injured if temperatures drop below 5°c.
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Artocarpus altissimus
Artocarpus altissimus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus anisophyllus
Artocarpus anisophyllus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the humid tropics. Prefers a deep, well-drained soil. Plants are found in the wild on sandy to clay soils, also on limestone.
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Artocarpus blancoi
Artocarpus blancoi
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist lowland tropics. It grows in areas where the mean annual rainfall is at least 2,000mm with a distinct dry season.
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Artocarpus camansi
Artocarpus camansi
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of low to moderate elevations in the moist tropics, where it is found at elevations from sea level to 1,550 metres. It grows best in areas where the mean maximum temperature of the hottest month is no more than 32 - 38°c and the mean minimum temperature of the coolest month is no less than 16 - 18°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,300 - 3,800mm with no distinct dry season.
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Artocarpus chama
Artocarpus chama
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist to wet tropics where there is a distinct dry season, it is found at elevations up to 1,650 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 32°c, but can tolerate 10 - 40°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 3,000 - 4,000mm, but tolerates 2,000 - 5,500mm.
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Artocarpus dadah
Artocarpus dadah
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics where it grows in rainforests with no distinctive dry season. In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature. A variable species, originally described under six different specific names.
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Artocarpus elasticus
Artocarpus elasticus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the humid tropics. It is tolerant of a short dry season. Prefers a deep, well-drained soil.
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Artocarpus glaucus
Artocarpus glaucus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus gomezianus
Artocarpus gomezianus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics, where it grows in areas with a distinct dry season. In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil. Mature trees require a sunny position, but young trees appreciate some shade.
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Artocarpus heterophyllus
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the humid lowland tropics, growing best at an elevation below 1,000 metres, with a mean annual temperature in the range 24 - 28°c, a mean max temperature of 32 - 35°c, a mean minimum temperature of 16 - 20°c, and a mean annual rainfall in the range 900 - 4,000mm evenly distributed through the year. Prefers a climate without a dry season, but can tolerate a short dry season. Jackfruits can grow at higher elevations than the breadfruit and also in cooler and drier climates.
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Artocarpus hirsutus
Artocarpus hirsutus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,300 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 32°c, but can tolerate 16 - 38°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 2,500 - 3,500mm, but tolerates 1,700 - 4,500mm.
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Artocarpus hypargyreus
Artocarpus hypargyreus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A tree of the tropics and subtropics of China. They are moderately hardy, usually surviving temperatures down to -3°c, with some specimens surviving even lower temperatures. In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus integer
Artocarpus integer
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland humid tropics, growing best at an altitude below 1,200 metres, in its native range it is always restricted to regions without a distinct dry season. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 38°c, but can tolerate 16 - 47°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 2,200 - 3,500mm, but tolerates 1,250 - 4,500mm.
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Artocarpus kemando
Artocarpus kemando
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus lacucha
Artocarpus lacucha
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the humid tropics, where it is found at elevations from near sea level to 1,300 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 32°c, but can tolerate 8 - 47°c. It can be killed by temperatures of -1°c or lower.
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Artocarpus lanceifolius
Artocarpus lanceifolius
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature. The plant is found in the wild on a range of soils from sandy to clay.
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Artocarpus lowii
Artocarpus lowii
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus mariannensis
Artocarpus mariannensis
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of lowland tropical areas, usually found at elevations below 150 metres. It grows best in areas where the mean maximum temperature of hottest month is 29 - 31°c and of the coolest month 16 - 18°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,300 - 3,800mm.
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Artocarpus nitidus
Artocarpus nitidus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus odoratissimus
Artocarpus odoratissimus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of lowland humid tropics, succeeding at elevations up to 1,000 metres, it grows best in regions with abundant and equally distributed rainfall. Prefers a deep, well-drained soil. Young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus ovatus
Artocarpus ovatus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus rigidus
Artocarpus rigidus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of hot tropical climates. In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus sarawakensis
Artocarpus sarawakensis
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus sericicarpus
Artocarpus sericicarpus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the humid tropics. Prefers a deep, well-drained soil. Young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus styracifolius
Artocarpus styracifolius
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus tamaran
Artocarpus tamaran
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus teysmannii
Artocarpus teysmannii
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus tomentosulus
Artocarpus tomentosulus
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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Artocarpus tonkinensis
Artocarpus tonkinensis
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
In general, species in this genus prefer a deep, well-drained soil; young plants need some shade, but need increasing light levels as they mature.
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