Grows in forest edges, deciduous forests, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests
Specific properties
Pioneer species
Grows near wet places, streams, rivers
Suited for habitat restoration
Ecology
Figs are not actually fruits, but highly modified inflorescences with the tiny flowers contained inside
It helps to sustain faunal populations throughout the year
Bats, birds, mammals, insects feed on fruits
It is pollinated by Fig wasp
Uses
The unripe green fruits of figs are cooked as a vegetable while the ripe fruits are eaten as the fresh
The leaves of the fig are chewed to cure diarrhoea
All parts of this plant are found to be acrid, astringent, bitter, coolant and have activity against dysentery, ulcers, biliousness, psoriasis, anaemia, piles, jaundice, treating wounds in post and pre-natal care
The juice of the root is used in the treatment of fevers
The juice of the fig is used in the treatment of liver problems
The leaves are used as scrub to wash utensils
Leaves used as fodderMishing’s of Assam use its leaves for fermenting their country liquor “Apong”
