Ficus sarmentosa var. nipponica

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is an evergreen climber. It becomes tree like. The leaves are leathery and oblong. They are 6-13 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The tip is pointed. The base is rounded. There are no hairs on either side. The leaf stalks are hairy. They are 1-2.5 cm long. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. They are very small. The fruit is 1 cm long and edible.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plants. It grows in forests and woodlands. In southern China it grows between 600-1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ficus foveolata var. nipponica (Franch. & Sav.) King; Ficus oxyphylla Miq.; and others