Edible Plants of the World

Benjamin’s fig, Weeping fig

Benjamin’s fig, Weeping fig

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in subtropical and warm temperate regions. It does best in rich, moist soil. It needs a protected sunny position. It is damaged by drought and frost. It can survive light frost. They need a minimum temperature above 15°C. It grows naturally in moist coastal monsoon vine forests. In China it grows in mixed forests between 500-600 m altitude in S China. It requires humidity and light. It grows below 700 m altitude in Vietnam. It grows on the edge of secondary forest. In XTBG Yunnan. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. Hobart Botanical Gardens.

Also known as:

Balete, Beringin, Charingin, Chilubor, Chhrey kreum, Chui ye rong, Co hay, Faiy kudhi nika, Jawi-jawi, Jejawi, Kabra, Kyet-kadut, Niakhusi, Nyaung-lun, Nyaung-thabye, Pakur, Pimpri, Pukar, Putra-juvi, Sai yol, Sai-yoi-bai-laem, Si, The Waringin, Waringin, Weringin

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Benjamin’s fig grow?

Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Dominican Republic, East Africa, East Timor, Fiji, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Rotuma, SE Asia, Sikkim, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tasmania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United States, Vietnam, West Indies, Zimbabwe

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

Growing Benjamin’s fig, Weeping fig

Cultivation: Plants can be grown by cuttings, suckering or layering. Plants can be grown from seed,

Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten.

Production: It is moderately fast growing. In Australia plants fruit from August to October.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
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Benjamin’s fig, Weeping fig Photos

Benjamin’s fig, Weeping fig Benjamin’s fig, Weeping fig

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