Oak-leaved fig
Ficus montana

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a shrub. It grows 2 m long. The branches often lie along the ground. The leaves are oval and have 2-8 lobes along the stalk. The leaves are 5-15 cm long. They have a rough sandpapery surface underneath. The figs are in the axils of leaves. They are on stalks 5 cm long. The figs are about 1 cm across. The become red when ripe.

There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in gullies and hard soils and in forests up to 1,300 m above sea level. It is usually near streams.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, SE Asia, Thailand, USA

How it is used for food

The very young leaves are eaten raw in salads. The fruit are sweetish and eaten.

The fruit are eaten mainly by children.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Amis mata, Amis panon, Duea din, Kesinan, Maduea hin, Perijeh, Periyeh, Perlasan, Ujah-ujahan, Uyah-uyahan

Synonyms

Ficus quercifolia Roxburgh; and several others