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Ficus palmata Forssk. Photographed at Shivalaya farms, Maharashtra.
Ficus palmata Forssk. Photographed at Shivalaya farms, Maharashtra.
Ficus palmata Forssk.
Ficus palmata Forssk.
Ficus palmata Forssk. Photographed at Shivalaya farms, Maharashtra.
Ficus palmata Forssk.
🗒 Synonyms
synonymFicus malabarica Miq.
🗒 Common Names
English
  • Punjab fig
Gujarati
  • Pepri
Hindi
  • Anjiri
  • Khemri
  • अंजीरी Anjiri
  • जंगली अंजीर Jangli-anjir
Kannada
  • Anjura
Manipuri
  • হৈবাম Heibam
Other
  • Anjeeri
  • Punjab Fig
  • Wild Fig
Telegu
  • Manjimedi
Telugu
  • Manjimedi
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Deciduous fig tree cultivated for its medicinal value and edible fruits.
Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
Contributors 
Kailash B R
Status UNDER_CREATION
Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
References 
    Diagnostic Keys
    Description
    Habit: Tree
    G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
    Attributions G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY
    References 
      No Data
      📚 Nomenclature and Classification
      References
      Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. 179. 1775
      Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
      Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
      References 
        No Data
        📚 Natural History
        Dispersal
        Seeds are passed through the alimentary canals of birds and other animals that feed on the fruits.
        Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
        Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
        Contributors 
        Status UNDER_CREATION
        Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
        References 
          Morphology
          Small tree up to 10m tall without aerial roots, bark smooth, brownish-grey, young twigs hairy. Leaves broadly suborbicular, orbicular to ovate, cordate at the base, with tomentose petiole, basins membranous, mostly undivided or sometimes palmate, partite, dentate to serrate, acute to obtuse, upper surface scabrid, soft hairy on lower side to glabrate. lateral nerves raised below, intercostals parallel to slightly crossed, stipules ovate, hypanthodia solitary or sometimes paired, axillary, tomentose peduncles, subglobose to pear-shaped, subtended by 3, deltoid, acute basal bracts, apical orifice umbonate. Male flowers numerous in upper half, pedicellate, sepals 5, free, lanceolate, hairy, stamens 3 to 6. Female flowers basal, numerous, sepals 5, basally united and hairy. ovary ovoid with subterminal, long hairy style. Figs gradually narrowed at the base, 2 cm long, yellow or purple in color. Syconus fruit.
          Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
          Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
          Contributors 
          Status UNDER_CREATION
          Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
          References 
            Associations
            Wasps play an important role in pollination and reproduction of this species.
            Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
            Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
            Contributors 
            Status UNDER_CREATION
            Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
            References 
              Diseases
              Susceptible to insect pests.
              Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
              Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
              Contributors 
              Status UNDER_CREATION
              Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
              References 
                Miscellaneous Details
                Notes: Western Ghats, High Altitude, Native of Saharo-Sindian Region
                G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
                Attributions G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
                Contributors 
                Status UNDER_CREATION
                Licenses CC_BY
                References 
                  No Data
                  📚 Habitat and Distribution
                  General Habitat
                  Deciduous forests and cultivated.
                  Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                  Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                  Contributors 
                  Status UNDER_CREATION
                  Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
                  References 
                    Description
                    Maharashtra: Dhule Tamil Nadu: Dindigul
                    G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
                    Attributions G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
                    Contributors 
                    Status UNDER_CREATION
                    Licenses CC_BY
                    References 
                      Global Distribution:

                      Asia: Afghanistan, India, Iran, Iraq, Nepal, Pakistan; Africa: Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan.

                      Local Distribution:

                      Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh.

                      Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                      Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                      Contributors 
                      Status UNDER_CREATION
                      Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
                      References 
                        No Data
                        📚 Occurrence
                        No Data
                        📚 Demography and Conservation
                        Conservation Status
                        Not evaluated by the IUCN Redlist.
                        Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                        Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                        Contributors 
                        Status UNDER_CREATION
                        Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
                        References 
                          No Data
                          📚 Uses and Management
                          Uses
                          Used as medicine as laxative and to treat bladder and lung diseases. Fruits are edible. Leaves used as fodder. Wood used as fuel.
                          Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                          Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                          Contributors 
                          Status UNDER_CREATION
                          Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
                          References 
                            No Data
                            📚 Information Listing
                            Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
                            Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                            Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                            Contributors 
                            Status UNDER_CREATION
                            Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
                            References 
                              Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
                              Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                              Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                              Contributors 
                              Status UNDER_CREATION
                              Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
                              References 
                                National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
                                Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                                Attributions Ganeshaiah, K. N., UAS, Bangalore, India. | Kailash, B. R., UAS & ATREE, Bangalore, India.
                                Contributors 
                                Status UNDER_CREATION
                                Licenses CC_BY_NC_SA
                                References 
                                  References
                                  1. Mark W. chase and James L. Reveal (2009): A Phylogenetic classification of the land plants to accompany APG III. From Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 122-127.
                                  2. Encyclopedia of Life. Available from http://www.eol.org. Accessed 27 Dec 2012.
                                  3. Tropicos, botanical information system at the Missouri Botanical Garden - www.tropicos.org. URL: http://www.tropicos.org/Name/21301270
                                  4. The International Plant Names Index (2012). Published on the Internet http://www.ipni.org. URL: http://www.ipni.org/ipni/simplePlantNameSearch.do?find_wholeName=Ficus+palmata&output_format=normal&query_type=by_query&back_page=query_ipni.html
                                  5. Birgitta Bremer et. al. (2009): An update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APG III. From Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 105-121.
                                  6. The Plant List (2010). Version 1. Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org/ URL: http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2811619
                                  7. Flowers of India URL: http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Punjab%20Fig.html
                                  8. Hooker, J. D., (1888) Flora of British India Vol. 5: 530. 1888. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun.
                                  9. IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded on 26 December 2012.
                                  10. 4. Flowers of India URL: http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Punjab%20Fig.html
                                  11. 8. Encyclopedia of Life. Available from http://www.eol.org. Accessed 27 Dec 2012.
                                  12. 7. Hooker, J. D., (1888) Flora of British India Vol. 5: 530. 1888. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun.
                                  13. 1. Tropicos, botanical information system at the Missouri Botanical Garden - www.tropicos.org. URL: http://www.tropicos.org/Name/21301270
                                  14. 3. The Plant List (2010). Version 1. Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org/ URL: http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2811619
                                  15. 2. The International Plant Names Index (2012). Published on the Internet http://www.ipni.org. URL: http://www.ipni.org/ipni/simplePlantNameSearch.do?find_wholeName=Ficus+palmata&output_format=normal&query_type=by_query&back_page=query_ipni.html
                                  16. 6. Mark W. chase and James L. Reveal (2009): A Phylogenetic classification of the land plants to accompany APG III. From Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 122-127.
                                  17. 5. Birgitta Bremer et. al. (2009): An update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APG III. From Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 105-121.
                                  18. 9. IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded on 26 December 2012.
                                  Information Listing > References
                                  1. Mark W. chase and James L. Reveal (2009): A Phylogenetic classification of the land plants to accompany APG III. From Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 122-127.
                                  2. Encyclopedia of Life. Available from http://www.eol.org. Accessed 27 Dec 2012.
                                  3. Tropicos, botanical information system at the Missouri Botanical Garden - www.tropicos.org. URL: http://www.tropicos.org/Name/21301270
                                  4. The International Plant Names Index (2012). Published on the Internet http://www.ipni.org. URL: http://www.ipni.org/ipni/simplePlantNameSearch.do?find_wholeName=Ficus+palmata&output_format=normal&query_type=by_query&back_page=query_ipni.html
                                  5. Birgitta Bremer et. al. (2009): An update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APG III. From Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 105-121.
                                  6. The Plant List (2010). Version 1. Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org/ URL: http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2811619
                                  7. Flowers of India URL: http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Punjab%20Fig.html
                                  8. Hooker, J. D., (1888) Flora of British India Vol. 5: 530. 1888. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun.
                                  9. IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded on 26 December 2012.
                                  10. 4. Flowers of India URL: http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Punjab%20Fig.html
                                  11. 8. Encyclopedia of Life. Available from http://www.eol.org. Accessed 27 Dec 2012.
                                  12. 7. Hooker, J. D., (1888) Flora of British India Vol. 5: 530. 1888. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun.
                                  13. 1. Tropicos, botanical information system at the Missouri Botanical Garden - www.tropicos.org. URL: http://www.tropicos.org/Name/21301270
                                  14. 3. The Plant List (2010). Version 1. Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org/ URL: http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2811619
                                  15. 2. The International Plant Names Index (2012). Published on the Internet http://www.ipni.org. URL: http://www.ipni.org/ipni/simplePlantNameSearch.do?find_wholeName=Ficus+palmata&output_format=normal&query_type=by_query&back_page=query_ipni.html
                                  16. 6. Mark W. chase and James L. Reveal (2009): A Phylogenetic classification of the land plants to accompany APG III. From Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 122-127.
                                  17. 5. Birgitta Bremer et. al. (2009): An update of the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification for the orders and families of flowering plants: APG III. From Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 105-121.
                                  18. 9. IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded on 26 December 2012.

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                                  📚 Meta data
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                                  🐾 Taxonomy
                                  RootRoot
                                  KingdomPlantae
                                  PhylumTracheophyta
                                  ClassMagnoliopsida
                                  OrderRosales
                                  FamilyMoraceae
                                  GenusFicus
                                  SpeciesFicus palmata
                                  📊 Temporal Distribution
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