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Ficus pubilimba

Merr.

Moraceae Edible: Unsure - fruit or leaves

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Description

A tree. It grows 10-15 m tall. The trunk is 15-25 cm across. The small branches are green. The leaf stalk is 2-3 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 6-10 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. They are greyish green underneath. The figs are round and 1-1.3 cm across.

Edible Uses

The fruit may be edible; the leaves may also be edible but this is uncertain.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam,

Synonyms

Ficus pubilimba var. ovata Corner

Also Known As

Chhrey

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