Ficus megaleia

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a shrub or small tree. It grows 7 m tall. The twigs have white hairs. The stipules are 3-7 cm long. The young leaves are pink. The leaves are 15-50 cm long by 6-15 cm wide. They are unequal at the bottom. They are heart shaped on the broad side. The fruit develop on 10 cm long runners that develop from the base of the trunk and form roots. They are 4-5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Sabah in Borneo. It grows up to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arid

Synonyms

Ficus megaleia var. multinervia Corner; Ficus megaleia var. subuncinata Corner;