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monkey Jack

Scientific Name: Artocarpus rigidus

Family: Moraceae

Category: Dicot

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Artocarpus lacucha: The Monkey Jack

The Artocarpus lacucha, also known as Monkey Jack, monkey fruit, or Barhar (in Hindi), is a tropical evergreen tree with interesting botanical and cultural connections.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artocarpus lacucha
  • Common Names: Monkey Jack, monkey fruit, Barhar, Lakoocha
  • Family: Moraceae (same genus as jackfruit)
  • Artocarpus heterophyllus (jackfruit), A. integer (chempedak) are also in the same genus, Artocarpus.
  • Lakoocha also known as A. lakoocha Roxb is also known as monkey jack or lakuchi in India tampang and other similar native names in Malaya.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is referenced as "monkey fruit," suggesting it produces fruits that could be attractive to animals. The characteristics and potential effects of the fruit are not detailed in this text.

Distribution and Habitat

This species is described as a tropical evergreen tree.

Uses

  • The text mentions that Monkey Jack is an underutilized edible medicinal plant.