Arapa wood fig tree
Ficus heteropleura
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig tree or shrub. It can be 20 m tall. The small branches have hairs. The leaves are alternate and the leaf stalk is 5-15 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8-15 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The fruit are dark red.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In southern China it grows between 100-400 m above sea level. In Indonesia it grows up to 1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
In southern China plants flower from January to August.
Its other names
Local names
Pohon ara arapa