Artocarpus hirsutus Lam.

 

        Scientific Name: Artocarpus hirsutus Lam.

Family: Moraceae

Synonym: Saccus hirsutus (Lam.) Kuntze, Vernacular name: Anjili, Ayani, Anniliayari Habit: Tree

Habitat: Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains

Distribution: Southern Western Ghats and Sri Lanka

Flowering & Fruiting: December-June

Key identification features: It a tree with leaves broadly ovate or elliptic, acuminate, base truncate, coriaceous. Bark brownish-black. Flowers in spikes, free in male flowers, tubular in female. Fruit aggregate. Seeds globose.

Tribal Consumers: Adiya

Uses: Artocarpus hirsutus is known for its wood and medicinal properties. Traditionally, its bark and leaves are used to treat skin infections, wounds, and digestive issues. The fruit is also valued for its antioxidant content, which supports overall health.