Ficus vaccinioides
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a small creeping shrub. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. It forms roots from the branches. The small branches are a dark reddish brown. They are softly hairy. The leaves are papery and have a few prickly hairs on either side. They are oval and 1.5-3 cm long by 1 cm wide. The fruit receptacles become black. They can occur singly or in pairs in the axils of leaves. They can be 1 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Taiwan it grow at low to medium altitudes on exposed land and along sea shores.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Taiwan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In Taiwan plants flower between March and April and fruit between May to June.
Its other names
Local names
Yue jie rong