Chinese jello, Love jade seed
Ficus awkeotsang

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a creeping evergreen vine. It trails on tree trunks and over rocks. The small branches are reddish-brown. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 6-15 cm long and 4-6 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. The figs are oblong and black and 6-10 in a group are 5 cm long by 3-5 cm wide.

There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Gelatin is purified from the seeds. It is also used for a popular drink.

Edible parts

Seeds - gelatin

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ficus pumila L. var. awkeotsang (Makino) Corner