Ficus tsjahela
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a shrub or small tree. It grows 4-6 m tall. The bark is coarse and greyish-brown. The leaves are oval and 3-12 cm long. The figs are in clusters at the base of the old stems. The figs are oval and 2-4 cm long by 2 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in valleys and along streams in moist areas. It grows between 200-2,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India
How it is used for food
The bark is chewed with betel leaves.
Edible parts
Bark