Ficus palmata Wild fig (Moraceae) Deciduous tree

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Ficus palmata
Wild fig
Deciduous tree
(1 Page of 5)

The Ficus palmata plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. It is a member of the Moraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild fig.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Ficus palmata
Common Name:  Wild fig
Family:  Moraceae
Author:  Forssk.

Known Hazards:  The sap and the half-ripe fruits are said to be poisonous.

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Occasionally found in forests, more commonly around villages, in waste ground, fields etc[194].

Medicinal Information: The fruit is demulcent, emollient, laxative and poultice[194, 240]. It is used as a part of the diet in the treatment of constipation and diseases of the lungs and bladder[240]. The sap is used in the treatment of warts.

For further Ficus palmata gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future