Ficus cereicarpa

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 9 m tall. The leaves are arranged in spirals. They can be 55 cm long by 15 cm wide. The figs are 4-8 cm long. They grow at the base of the trunk. They turn red when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in tropical damp forests near streams. It grows up to 1,600 m above sea level and is common at about 1,000 m.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sampadai

Synonyms

Ficus cereicarpa var. ashtonii Kochummen;