| Ficus geniculata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Ficus |
| Species: | F. geniculata
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| Binomial name | |
| Ficus geniculata Kurz1
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Ficus geniculata, also known as putkal,2 is a tree species of flowering plants that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is native to the wet tropical biomes of India and China.1
Uses
The young leaves and buds of Ficus geniculata are cooked and consumed by the tribal people of the state of Jharkhand in India.3 It is also used for pickles and chutneys consumed throughout the year.4 The tender shoots are also eaten.
References
References
- "Ficus geniculata Kurz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- Srivastava, Anuradha. "Indigenous Leafy Vegetables for Food and Nutritional Security in two district of Jharkhand, India". Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.
- Kumari, Madhu; Hemke, Jay; Chaware, Gitesh; Kinchak, Bhushan. "Ficus geniculata (Putkal): A boon". International Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- "Indigenous 'saag', a natural recipe for boosting immunity among tribals". Telegraph India. Jharkhand: The Telegraph Online. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2025-11-02.