Are Artocarpus Heterophyllus and Broussonetia Papyrifera in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Moraceae.

Can you substitute Artocarpus Heterophyllus for Broussonetia Papyrifera?

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

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Artocarpus Heterophyllus vs Broussonetia Papyrifera

Artocarpus heterophyllus · Broussonetia papyrifera

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).

Broussonetia Papyrifera

Broussonetia papyrifera

T Traditional Use

Family: Moraceae
Genus: Broussonetia
Primary use: medicinal

The paper mulberry is a species of flowering tree in the family Moraceae. It is native to East and Southeast Asia, including mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Myanmar and Taiwan. It is widely cultivated elsewhere as an introduced species in New Zealand, parts of Eur…

At a glance

· Both in Moraceae, but different genera (Artocarpus vs Broussonetia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Artocarpus Heterophyllus: T; Broussonetia Papyrifera: T.