Ficus pyriformis

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a shrub or small tree. It grows 1-2 m tall. The branches are hairy. The leaves have a long tapering tip. They are 4-11 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are papery. The figs are in the axils of leafy shoots.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows up to 2,300 m above sea level. It grows in wet areas near streams.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

In southern China plants flower from December to June.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ficus milletii Miq.; Ficus millettii Miq.; Ficus pyriformis var. brevifolia Gagnep.; Ficus pyriformis var. hirtinervis S. S. Chang; Ficus rectinervia Merr.;