Ficus palmata
Punjab Fig, Wild Himalayan Fig
Also known as: Ficus forsskalii Vahl
- Ficus forsskalii Vahl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Moraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Ficus palmata (commonly known as Punjab fig or Wild Himalayan Fig) is a shrub or tree within the Moraceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Iran, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Somalia, Sudan, West Himalaya, Yemen
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms