Ficus racemosa L.

 

       

        Scientific Name: Ficus racemosa L.

Family: Moraceae

Synonym: Covellia glomerata (Roxb.) Miq.

Vernacular name: Athi, Atteeka, Atthi, Country fig, Crattock, Gular fig.

Habit: Tree

Habitat: lowland, tropical forests

Distribution: Indo-Malesia to Australia and China.

Flowering & Fruiting: January - July

Key identification features: These deciduous trees grow up to 30 m tall with buttressed trunks. Their bark is reddish-brown or yellowish-brown, smooth yet coarsely flaky. Leaves are simple, membranous, and blistered when dried. Male and female flowers occur, with male flowers being sessile and compressed, while female flowers are stalked among gall flowers. The figs varying in color from orange to pink or dark crimson .

Tribal Consumers: Adiya

 Uses: Ficus racemosa is commonly used in traditional medicine for its health benefits. Its bark, fruits, and leaves help manage digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin infections due to their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This plant is also known for its potential in controlling blood sugar levels.