Kleu chi daw, Big leaved fig
Ficus virens var. sublanceolata

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a tree that is a strangler fig. It can be 30 m tall and the trunk 1.8 m wide. It has buttresses at the base. The leaves are alternate and 5-20 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They are oval to sword shaped and shiny green above and a duller pale green underneath. The figs are white and turn brown with red spots when ripe. They are on the stem. They do not have stalks.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Leaves are sold in local markets. It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Kalawalla, Nike, Pahie

Synonyms

Probably now Ficus virens;