Ficus cumingii

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a small evergreen tree. The branches are yellowish-brown. The leaves are opposite and papery. They have rough bristly hairs on both sides. The leaves are 10-18 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The fruit are orange or light red with white dots. They occur singly or in pairs in the axils of leaves. They are round and 0.8-1.5 cm across. They are rough.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at low elevations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Appas

Synonyms

Ficus cumingii var. terminalifolia (Elmer) Sata; Ficus terminalifolia Elmer; and others