Ficus parietalis

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A small tree or strangler fig. It grows 12 m tall. The stems have white sap. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are hairy underneath. The fruit are 13 mm across. They can be yellow, orange or red. They are round and along the twigs.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open forests and up to 1,500 m above sea level. It is often along rivers and in sandy soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Buah punok, Lunuk

Synonyms

Ficus cerasiformis Desf.; Ficus concentrica Hassk. ex Miq.; Ficus grandifolia Wall. ex Miq.; Ficus junghuhniana Miq.; Ficus parietalis var. angustifolia Miq.; Ficus parietalis var. ovalis Blume; Ficus parietalis var. rufipila (Miq.) Miq.; Ficus parietalis var. tabing (Miq.) Miq.; Ficus phlebophylla Miq.; Ficus rufipila Miq.; Ficus tabing Miq.;