Scientific Name: Ficus virens Aiton

Family: Moraceae

Common Name: White Fig

Hindi Name: पिलखन Pilkhan, पाखड़ Pakhad, पाकड़ Pakad

Description: White Fig is a large strangling fig with a spreading canopy. The aerial roots commonly wrap around the main stem instead of forming props. The leaves are from 8-19 cm long and 3-6 cm wide, with a whitish midrib. Stipules are less than 1 cm long. The pea-sized figs are in pairs and greenish-white to brown with spots. It is a beautiful shade tree. Leaves begin to drop mid February. New leafs emerge in March with colors of purple and red and bronze, giving the tree a wonderful look. The color transformation goes on till April.

Economic Importance:

are often ecologically significant keystone species because they sustain populations of the many seed-dispersing animals that feed on their fruits.

Medicinal Importance:

A popular medicinal plant in India use to treat diabetes, liver disorders, diarrhea, inflammatory conditions, hemorrhoids, respiratory, and urinary diseases.