Variegated Fig
A tropical plant. They occur in the Philippines in lower forested regions from Luzon to the provinces of Mindanao. In Australia they are in the tropical rainforests and in coastal districts. Trees demand humidity and light. They are often on well drained soils at the edge of the rainforest. It grows in valleys at low and middle altitudes in S China. In Indonesia trees grow up to 1,500 m altitude. In XTBG Yunnan.
Also known as:
Ara kelepong, Ara kelumpong, Ayak, Common red-stem fig, Ghundhang, Gondang, Kanjilu, Kara, Kendang, Kelo, Kondang, Ngoa rung, Nyawai, Phuuk, Pohon ara merabiasa, Tandilan, Tangisang-bayauak, Tentabau, Va rung, Za se rong
Synonyms
- Covellia racemifera (Roxb.) Miq.
- Ficus agusanensis Elmer
- Ficus amboinensis Kostel.
- Ficus cerifera Blume ex Bleekrode
- Ficus ceriflua Jungh.
- Ficus chlorocarpa Benth.
- Ficus compressitora Elmer
- Ficus cordifolia Blume
- Ficus ehretioides F.Muell. ex Benth.
- Ficus garciae Elmer
- Ficus glochidiifolia Hayata
- Ficus gummiflua (Miq.) Miq. ex Jungh.
- Ficus ilangoides Elmer
- Ficus integrifolia Elmer
- Ficus konishii Hayata
- Ficus laevigata Blanco
- Ficus latsoni Elmer
- Ficus paucinervia Merr.
- Ficus polysyce Ridl.
- Ficus racemifera Roxb.
- Ficus subopaca Miq.
- Ficus subracemosa Blume
- Ficus sum Gagnep.
- Ficus sycomoroides Miq.
- Ficus tenimbrensis S. Moore
- Ficus variegata var. chlorocarpa (Benth.) King
- Ficus variegata var. garciae (Elmer) Corner
- Ficus variegata var. ilangoides (Elmer) Corner
- Ficus variegata var. paucinervia (Merr.) Sata
- Ficus variegata var. pilosior Miq.
- Ficus variegata var. rotundata Sata
- Ficus variegata var. sycomoroides (Miq.) Corner
- Ficus viridicarpa Corner
- Sycomorus capensis forma tropica Miq.
- Sycomorus gummiflua Miq.
- Urostigma javanicum Miq.
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Fruit, Sap
Where does Variegated Fig grow?
Found in: Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, China, East Timor, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, West Timor
Notes: There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.
Growing Variegated Fig
Cultivation: It can probably be grown from seed or by aerial layering. It seeds and grows naturally under the right conditions.
Edible Uses: The freshly cut stems yield drinking water. The fruit are edible but not attractive. Young fruit can be used cooked. The young leaves are eaten cooked. The sap is used as a food additive in palm starch.
Production: It is a fast growing tree. In the northern hemisphere it flowers in April and May and fruits in July and August.
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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