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Ficus sarmentosa var. ducloixii

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Ficus sarmentosa is a species of fig tree with edible fruit. F. sarmentosa is native to China, Eastern Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Indo-China region. Its habitats include forests, scrub, and mountains.

Description

A fig. It is a shrub. The branches and young leaves have white hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and 12-15 cm long. The figs are round and 2 cm across.

Edible Uses

The round figs are eaten in a cold jelly.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten in a cold jelly.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Yunnan in China.

Where It Grows

Asia, China,

Synonyms

Ficus duclouxii H. Leveille & Vaniot

References (1)

  • Flora of China. www.eFloras.org

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