Ficus chartacea
(Wall. ex Kurz) Wall. ex King
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Description
A shrub. The leaf stalks are 2-3 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 9-10 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The figs are in the axils of leaves on normal branches. The figs are single or in pairs and 5-7 mm across.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan in China it grows along streams between 1,400-1,800 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Ficus chartacea var. torulosa Kingand others
Also Known As
Ding-za
References (1)
- Kuhnlein, H. V., et al, 2009, Indigenous Peoples' food systems. FAO Rome p 175 (As Ficus chartacea var. torulosa)
