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]

Ficus lacor
Ficus lacor in Nepal
Scientific classification Edit this 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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "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 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)