Ficus geniculata
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b "Ficus geniculata Kurz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ Srivastava, Anuradha. "Indigenous Leafy Vegetables for Food and Nutritional Security in two district of Jharkhand, India". Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.
- ^ Kumari, Madhu; Hemke, Jay; Chaware, Gitesh; Kinchak, Bhushan. "Ficus geniculata (Putkal): A boon". International Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- ^ "Indigenous 'saag', a natural recipe for boosting immunity among tribals". Telegraph India. Jharkhand: The Telegraph Online. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
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