Biology:Ficus geniculata
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Ficus geniculata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Ficus |
| Species: | F. geniculata
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| Binomial name | |
| Ficus geniculata Kurz[1]
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Ficus geniculata, also known as putkal,[2] is a tree species of flowering plants that belongs to Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is native to the wet tropical biomes of India and China.[1]
Uses
The young leaves and buds of Ficus geniculata are cooked and consumed by the tribal people of the state of Jharkhand in India.[3] It is also used for pickles and chutneys consumed throughout the year.[4] The tender shoots are also eaten.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ficus geniculata Kurz". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852882-1.
- ↑ Srivastava, Anuradha. "Indigenous Leafy Vegetables for Food and Nutritional Security in two district of Jharkhand, India". Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324169814.
- ↑ Kumari, Madhu; Hemke, Jay; Chaware, Gitesh; Kinchak, Bhushan. "Ficus geniculata (Putkal): A boon". International Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341126211.
- ↑ "Indigenous 'saag', a natural recipe for boosting immunity among tribals". Telegraph India (Jharkhand: The Telegraph Online). 2020-07-17. https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/indigenous-saag-a-natural-recipe-for-boosting-immunity-among-tribals/cid/1786606.
Wikidata ☰ Q11090662 entry
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