| Ficus lacor | |
|---|---|
|  | |
| Ficus lacor in Nepal | |
| Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae | 
| Clade: | Tracheophytes | 
| Clade: | Angiosperms | 
| Clade: | Eudicots | 
| Clade: | Rosids | 
| Order: | Rosales | 
| Family: | Moraceae | 
| Genus: | Ficus | 
| Species: | F. lacor | 
| Binomial name | |
| Ficus lacor | |
| Synonyms | |
| Ficus virens Aiton[1] | |
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]
References
- 1 2 "Ficus lacor". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ↑ http://en.cq.gov.cn/AboutChongqing/1914.htm Archived 2012-06-30 at the Wayback Machine City Flower & Tree
- ↑  Kunwar and Bussman, R.M, R.W (2006). "Ficus (Fig) species in Nepal: a review of diversity and indigenous uses". Lyonia. 11 (1): 85-97.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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