Cluster Fig, Redwooded fig

Where does Cluster Fig grow?

Found in: Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, East Africa, East Timor, Egypt, Ethiopia, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Africa, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Sikkim, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United States, Vietnam

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

Status: The fruit are eaten especially by children. The leaves are sold in local markets.

Growing Cluster Fig, Redwooded fig

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or by using cuttings. It can also be grown using aerial layering.

Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. The fruit are usually eaten green as a vegetable. They are also dried and ground into flour and eaten with sugar and milk. The powder from roasted fruits are used as a breakfast cereal. The young leaves are eaten in salads. They are also cooked. The fruit are also used for jam.

Production: In Australia, fruiting is mainly June to December but can be at other times. In India fruiting is March to August. A tree can produce 100 kg of fruit.

Nutrition Info

Cluster Fig, Redwooded fig Photos

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