Ficus microcarpa Linn. f.

Synonym F retusa auct. non Linn.

Family : Moraceae.

Habitat West Bengal, Bihar, Central and Peninsular India and Andaman Islands. Grown in gardens, and as an avenue tree. Quite common in New Delhi.

Ayurvedic Plaksha (related sp.).

Siddha/Tamil Kal Ichi.

Folk Itti.

Action Bark—antibiotics.

Leaf— antispasmodic.

Root bark and leaf— used in preparations of oils and ointments for ulcers, skin diseases, oedema and inflammations.