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Ficus lacor

Ficus lacor is a large evergreen tree of the family Moraceae, native to Asia and Australia. It is the city tree of Chongqing. It is a good fodder species. Ceremonial, edible and fodder. Young buds (Surulo) are used in making pickles. Seeds are tonic in nature and used in treatment of stomach disorder.

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Ficus lacor
Ficus lacor in Nepal
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species:
F. lacor
Binomial name
Ficus lacor
Synonyms

Ficus virens Aiton1

Ficus lacor is a large evergreen tree of the family Moraceae, native to Asia and Australia. It is the city tree of Chongqing.2 It is a good fodder species. Ceremonial, edible and fodder. Young buds (Surulo) are used in making pickles. Seeds are tonic in nature and used in treatment of stomach disorder.3

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References

  1. "Ficus lacor". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  2. http://en.cq.gov.cn/AboutChongqing/1914.htm Archived 2012-06-30 at the Wayback Machine City Flower & Tree
  3. Kunwar, R.M; Bussman, R.W (2006). "Ficus (Fig) species in Nepal: a review of diversity and indigenous uses". Lyonia. 11 (1): 85-97.