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Mistletoe fig
Ficus deltoidea

Family: Moraceae


What it is like

A fig. It is a herb that grows 2 m tall. The leaves can be round or egg shaped. The leaves are shiny green above and golden yellow underneath. There are black spots.

It is used in medicine.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ficus diversifolia Blume; Ficus lutescens Desf.; Ficus ovoidea Jack and others