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Ficus sarmentosa var. thunbergii

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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 that lies over. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-7 cm long.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant. It occurs on Ryukyu Island.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Japan, Korea,

Synonyms

Ficus fauriei H. Lev. & VaniotFicus foveolata var. thunbergii (Maxim.) KingFicus hederifolia H. Lev.Ficus sonoharae Hatus.

References (2)

  • Flora of China @ efloras.org Volume 5
  • Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 42

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