Ficus pandurata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFicus pandurata is a fig species in the family Moraceae. No subspecies are recorded and the native range of this species is southern China and Indo-China. The species can be found in Vietnam: where it may be called sung tì bà.
Description
A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The small branches are reddish-brown. They are hairy while young.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw, and the seeds are roasted and eaten. Stems can be used to make tea.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw. The seeds are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets in China.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Niu ru shu
References (2)
- Li, D. et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical survey of herbal tea plants from the traditional markets in Chaoshan, China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 205 (2017) 195-206
- Luo, B., et al, 2019, Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 15:56
