Cluster fig
Ficus racemosa var. glomerata

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a large tree.

There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America. Probably now a synonym of Ficus racemosa.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the tropics the Asia Pacific region.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, India, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Young and ripe fruit are eaten raw. The powder from the roasted fruit is used as a breakfast food. The unripe fruit is pounded and mixed with flour and made into cakes.

Fruit are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

In India the fruit are available October to January.

Its other names

Local names

Athi, Atti, Bodda, Dimri, Dumur, Gular, Heibong, Jagyadumbar, Paidi, Udumbara, Udumbaramu, Umar, Umbar

Synonyms

Ficus glomerata Roxb.; Ficus goolereea Roxb.; Covellia glomerata Miq.;