Cluster Fig
Ficus racemosa
Name
| Marathi: | उंबर |
Biological Classification
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Spermatophyta |
| Sub-Division: | Angiospermae |
| Class: | Dicotyledonae |
| Sub-Class: | Monochlamydeae |
| Series: | Unisexuales |
| Order: | -- |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Sub-Family: | -- |
| Genus: | Ficus |
| Species: | racemosa |
Advantages
- It is a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda to treat digestive disorders.
- It also has antidiabetic and antioxidant activities.
Interesting Facts
- It is also called as Cluster Fig, because its fruits grow in dense clusters directly on the trunk and branches of the tree.
- It is a sacred tree, particularly associated with Lord Dattatreya and his incarnations, and is often found near temples and shrines.
- Many species of Ficus are host to Indian Lac Insects.
Description
- It is a large evergreen tree which can be commonly found near streams and rivers.
- The fruits are edible and become red when ripe.
- Ficus racemosa L.
