Edible Plants of the World

Eve's apron, Roxburgh fig

Eve"s apron, Roxburgh fig

A tropical plant. It needs light and humidity. It grows up to 700-800 m altitude. It is most common about 100-400 m altitude. It often grows along rivers. In Nepal it grows up to 2000 m altitude. In China it grows in moist valleys in forests between 100-1700 m altitude and sometimes to 2100 m in S China. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. In XTBG Yunnan.

Also known as:

Anjoora, Ara, Athi, Beliblo, Chidoshi, Chodoshi, Choma, Dabgo, Da guo rong, Dhusi, Doshi, Dusi, Elephant ear fig, Fagoora, Ghider thaikhro, Gopa, Hider thaikhro, Hute, Kaitak, Kakbal-takukasing, Ka-ohn, Kaung-oat-tee, Kelebok, Khavu, Kukbal takuk, Lagum, Long o biu, Lothepi, Mamojang, Mangtan, Mon dimoru, Mu gua cai, Na-gum, Na sha er zi, Nebaro, Nebharo, Nee ri, Newaro, Ngoa, Nuoge biu, Pak wa, Papaya fig, Pawa, Pha-owl, Phok, Saipho, Shupu, Sin-thahpan, Sipu, Taba, Takuk, Tapang, Thaibor, Tha-phan, Theiba, Thei-bal, Theichang, Theichong, Theipi, Thu-phak-lu-sang, Timal, Timila, Timilo, Timla, Timli, Timlo, Timlu, Tirmal, Tramble, Trembal, Triambal, Txiv ncuav pias, Va, Va', Wuwa, Xiang er rong, Xi bu, Xibuabo, Xibulao

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Eve's apron grow?

Found in: Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, NW India, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sikkim, Singapore, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam

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

Status: It is a cultivated plant. Leaves and fruit are sold in local markets.

Growing Eve's apron, Roxburgh fig

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings. It can be cut back and regrow. Hand pollination can probably increase fruit size. It can be grown by marcottage.

Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten raw. They are sweet. They are also made into jams and used in curries. Green fruit are used as a vegetable. The young leaves can be eaten raw. They are also boiled and used as a vegetable.

Production: It is fast growing. In Nagaland fruit are available June to August.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
Fruit - - - - 4.1 - 83.3

Eve's apron, Roxburgh fig Photos

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