Bamboo-leaved fig
Ficus stenophylla
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is an evergreen shrub. It grows 1-2 m high. The leaves are alternate. They are crowded near the ends of branches. They are narrowly sword shaped and 4-9 cm long by 1 cm wide. The figs are oval and 5-7 mm long by 4-5 mm wide. They are black.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows along streams and rivers. In XTBG China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit