Ficus stolonifera
King
Stolon fig
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gbif· cc0
President and Fellows of Harvard College
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Description
A fig. It is a tree. It grows 15 m tall. It can grow to 27 m tall. It has long root like runners that produce figs. The leaves are large and slightly uneven. There are teeth along the edge. The figs are reddish with white dots. .
Edible Uses
Both the fruit and leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Sabah and Sarawak in Borneo. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level in Sarawak.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Ficus stolonifera King
Also Known As
Emel, Entimau jengkong
References (2)
- Chai, P. P. K. (Ed), et al, 2000, A checklist of Flora, Fauna, Food and Medicinal Plants. Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarawak. Forestry Malaysia & ITTO. p 159, 169
- Hoare, A., 2003, Food use of the Lundayeh SW Sabah. Borneo Research Council.
