Ficus lamponga

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a tree. The bark is brownish-grey and slightly cracked. The leaves are oval and 10-24 cm long by 4-12 cm wide. They are slightly hairy underneath. The fruit are figs in the axils of leaves. They can occur singly or in pairs.

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

It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests near Bangalore and Nagaland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked with pork.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dieng-kajapo, Dieng-thalliang, Dimoru, Dumru-jola, Mumukichok

Synonyms

Ficus lepidosa Wall. ex King;