Hong kong wild fig
Ficus esquiroliana
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a small tree. It grows 5-8 m tall. The small branches have dense yellow hairs. The branches are stout and 8-11 mm wide. They are hollow. The leaves are oval and 15-23 cm long by 12-17 cm wide. They can have 3 shallow lobes. There are teeth along the edge. The figs usually occur singly without a stalk. They are 1.5-2 cm long and covered with dense golden hairs.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It suits hillsides.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The sweet fruit are eaten.
It is an attractive fruit.
Edible parts
Fruit