Ficus tsjahela
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFicus tsjahela is a fig tree from the family Moraceae which is found in peninsular India and Sri Lanka. It is commonly known as the kaaral in Malayalam, kal-aal in Tamil and boviyamara in Kannada.
Description
A fig. It is a shrub or small tree. It grows 4-6 m tall. The bark is coarse and greyish-brown. The leaves are oval and 3-12 cm long. The figs are in clusters at the base of the old stems. The figs are oval and 2-4 cm long by 2 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The bark is chewed with betel leaves.
Traditional Uses
The bark is chewed with betel leaves.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in valleys and along streams in moist areas. It grows between 200-2,400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India,
References (1)
- Narayanan, M. K., R., et al, 2011, Ethnobotanically important trees and their uses by Kattunaikka tribe in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India. Journal of Medicinal Plants research. 5(4): 704-612
