Ficus pumila L., Sp. Pl. 2: 1060 (1753).
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| Ficus pumila L., Photo by Nguyễn Văn Hưng |
its native range is Central & S. China to Temp. E. Asia and Indo-China. It is has environmental uses, as a poison and a medicine and for food.
Vietnamese name:
Trâu cổ, Bị lệ, Vảy ốc, Cây xợp, Cơm lênh, Mộc liên, Sung thằn lằn, Múc púp (Tày)
Latin name:
Ficus pumila L.
Family:
Moraceae
Uses:
Tonic, impotence, anti-inflammatory, di sperm, dysentery, asthma (decoction of leaves). Hemorrhoids (Leaf cover).
Distribution:
In Vietnam, the tree grows naturally, often clinging to large trees, on damp walls in many places.
Fruit season:
May-October
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