Ficus palmata Forssk.

Also known as: Wild himalayan fig, Bedu

Ficus palmata Forssk.

Ficus palmata Forssk.

Quick Facts

Also Known As

Wild himalayan fig, Bedu

Family

Moraceae

IUCN Status

Least concern
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Native Information

Western Himalayas (India,Nepal, Pakistan, Afganistan).

Habitat

Habitat of Ficus palmata Forssk.

Habit

Small deciduous tree/shrub, 3-10m; rough bark; palmately lobed leaves; produces edible fig- like fruits, purple when ripe.

Uses

Uses of Ficus palmata Forssk.

Fruits edible (fresh, dried); medicinal (disgestive, laxtive); fodder for livestock; soil binder on slopes.

Seed

Seed of Ficus palmata Forssk.

Flower

Flower of Ficus palmata Forssk.

Fruit

Fruit of Ficus palmata Forssk.

Leaves

Leaves of Ficus palmata Forssk.

Bark

Bark of Ficus palmata Forssk.