Are Artocarpus Heterophyllus and Ficus Altissima in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Moraceae.

Can you substitute Artocarpus Heterophyllus for Ficus Altissima?

They share the Moraceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Artocarpus Heterophyllus vs Ficus Altissima

Artocarpus heterophyllus · Ficus altissima

Artocarpus Heterophyllus

Artocarpus heterophyllus

T Traditional Use

Family: Moraceae
Genus: Artocarpus
Primary use: medicinal

The jackfruit, jakfruit or nangka is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (Moraceae).

Ficus Altissima

Ficus altissima

T Traditional Use

Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus subg. Urostigma
Primary use: medicinal

Ficus altissima, commonly known as the council tree and lofty fig, is a species of flowering plant, a fig tree in the family Moraceae. It is a large, stately evergreen hemiepiphyte and is native to southeastern Asia.

At a glance

· Both in Moraceae, but different genera (Artocarpus vs Ficus subg. Urostigma).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Artocarpus Heterophyllus: T; Ficus Altissima: T.