Ficus simplicissima

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-2.5 m tall. The leaves are divided like fingers on a hand. The leaves are 5-16 cm long. There can be shallow teeth along the edge. The figs are clustered on older leaflet branches.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ficus beecheyana f. tenuifolia Sata; Ficus cordata Ridl.; Ficus dumosa King; Ficus hibiscifolia Champ. ex Benth.; Ficus hirta Vahl; and several others