White Fig, Banyan, Deciduous Fig

Where does White Fig grow?

Found in: Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Caroline Islands, China, Chuuk, East Timor, Egypt, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, North Africa, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United States, Vanuatu, 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 preferred vegetable. It is sold in local markets.

Growing White Fig, Banyan, Deciduous Fig

Cultivation: Trees can be grown from seed or aerial layers. Cuttings from young shoots strike easily. It often naturally starts in the fork of a host tree and eventually strangles and kills the other tree.

Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten. The young leaves are cooked and eaten. They are also used in soup. The buds or stipules are boiled to give a sour taste.

Production: Trees grow quickly. In Australia, fruit mature June to October.

Nutrition Info

White Fig, Banyan, Deciduous Fig Photos

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