Ficus deltoidea Jack

Description:

Sungai Pau, Sik, Kedah, MalaysiaFemale plant of Ficus deltoidea Jack. Moraceae. CN: [Malay - Ara burung, Ara jelateh, Ara tanah, Mas cotek], Mistletoe fig, Mistletoe rubber tree, Cherry banyan. Plant indigenous to Malaysia and other parts of the Malesia region. A dioecious perennial herb having rounded to elongated egg-shaped leaves. The leaves of female species are big and round in shape, while the male species are small, round and elongated in shape. In traditional folk medicines the plant has extensive medicinal values and health benefits. The leaves, fruits, stems and roots of the plant has been shown scientifically to possess healing, palliative and preventative properties.