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Common Name : Cluster Fig

Hindi Name : गूलर | Scientific Name : Ficus racemosa
Family : Moraceae
Uses : It is a popular medicinal plant in India, which has long been used in Ayurveda, the ancient system of Indian medicine, for various diseases/disorders including diabetes, liver disorders, diarrhea, inflammatory conditions, hemorrhoids, respiratory, and urinary diseases. It is pharmacologically studied for various activities including antidiabetic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, hepatoprotective, and antimicrobial activities.
Native: Indian Subcontinent
General Description:

It is an attractive fig tree with a crooked trunk and a spreading crown. Unlike the banyan, it has no aerial roots. The most distinctive aspect of this tree is the red, furry figs in short clusters, which grow directly out of the trunk of the tree. Those looking for the flower, one should know that the fig is actually a compartment carrying hundreds of flowers. One might wonder how these flowers enclosed in a ball are pollinated. The flowers are pollinated by very small wasps that crawl through the opening in search of a suitable place to reproduce, and without this, fig trees cannot be reproduced by seed. In turn, the flowers provide a safe haven and nourishment for the next generation of wasps. It has evergreen leaves, if it is close to a water source. Otherwise, it sheds its leaves in January.