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Jeutha

Local Name	:	Jeutha
Botanical Name	:	Artocarpus lacucha Buch.-Ham.
Common Name	:	Monkey Jack
Family	:	Moraceae
Distribution	:	It is native to the tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including countries like India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia. In India, it is found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in the northeastern and central states. In Odisha, it is commonly found in forests and rural areas.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a deciduous tree known for its large, ovate leaves and edible, fibrous fruit. It is widely cultivated for its fruit and medicinal value.

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Descriptions

It is a medium to large-sized deciduous tree. The leaves are large, simple, and ovate to oblong, with a glossy green upper surface and a slightly hairy underside. The tree produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in clusters. The fruit is a round to oblong, fleshy, green to yellowish-brown syncarp, resembling a small jackfruit but much smaller, with multiple seeds embedded in the fibrous pulp.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February - April

Use(s)

The fruit is used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, and intestinal worms.