Ficus geocharis
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a small tree. It grows 17 m tall. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy underneath. The base of the leaves is unequal. There are teeth along the edge. The fruit are dark red irregular shaped. They are crusty fruit growing on the stem. These creeping stems near the ground can be several metres long. The fruit are 1.5 cm across.
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. It grows in secondary forest up to 1,200 m above sea level. They are usually along streams. They can grow on sandy soils. It grows in Borneo.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dali, Entimau, Givit, Kara. Timopada