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[[File:Ficus microcarpa.jpg|thumb|right|''Caesalpinia crista'']]
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[[File:Ficus microcarpa.jpg|thumb|right|'' Kamarup'', ''Peeladamara'']]
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'''Ficus microcarpa''' is a banyan native in the range from Sri Lanka to India, southern People's Republic of China, the Malay Archipelago, the Ryukyu Islands, Australia, and New Caledonia.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Ulcers}}, {{Uses|Bruises}}, {{Uses|Flatulent colic}}, {{Uses|Hepatopathy}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Hyperdipsia}}, {{Uses|Burning sensation}}
  
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Bark}}.
  
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'''Ficus microcarpa''' was widely distributed as an ornamental plant and is one of the most common street trees in warm climates. The tree is considered a major invasive species in Hawaii, Florida, Bermuda, Central America, and South America. It's commonly used as a ornamental tree in most of Spain's mediterranean coast, as in the Balearic and the Canary islands. Ficus microcarpa can also be found on the Algarve, the southern coast of Sicily or in Cyprus. In the area of Tel Aviv in Israel is a common ornamental tree.Ficus Microcarpa is a tree species which may grow into 20+ meters tall trees. Alternative names are '''Ficus Retusa''', '''Ginsen ficus''', '''Chinese Banyan''', '''Malayan Banyan''', '''Tigerbark Fig''', '''Indian Laurel''', '''Curtain fig''' and many more.The Ficus microcarpa is very widespread and found in landscapes and as a container tree in many countries of the world. It is used for boulevard trees in many frost free cities.
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==Chemical Composition==
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Hydroxypentracosanoylamino]- heptadecane triol, ursa-dien-3alpha-ol, epifriedelanol, alpha-amyrin acetate, beta-sitosterol, beta-daucosterol, hexacosanoic acid, heneicosanoic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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The Ficus microcarpa can be treated like any normal indoor plant, a bright sunny position is recommended, in darker positions stems will elongate. Cut back branches as they get too long or train branches with wire to form shapes. Ficus microcarpa is one the finest trees for indoor bonsai and tolerates a wide range of indoor conditions. It has good bonsai character, lovely gray bark, and superb basal root flare. It tolerates the beginner’s efforts and still makes a superb addition to the advanced bonsai grower’s collection. This plant is used extensively in Feng Shui planning.
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Peeladamara|ml=Itti, Kallithi|sa=|ta=Kallichchi|te=Plaksa|hi=Kamarup|en=Laurel Fig, Chinese Banyan}}
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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===Rasa===
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Kashaya (Astringent)
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===Guna===
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Ruksha (Dry), Guru (heavy)
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===Veerya===
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Sheeta (Cold)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Pitta
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Tree}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|Leathery, deep glossy green, oval-elliptic to diamond-shaped}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Tiny|1 cm in diameter|Specialized receptacle that develops into a multiple fruit|With hooked hairs|Many}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Succeeds in full sun to partial shade. Prefers a moist, fertile soil<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Grows in widely varying locations}}, {{Commonly seen|Limestone hills}}, {{Commonly seen|Montane forest}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Starr 040514-0204 Ficus microcarpa.jpg|Whole tree
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Starr 080601-5190 Ficus microcarpa.jpg|Leaves
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Netrider-Ficus microcarpa 2.jpg|Young leaves
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2010 07 21220 6768 Da'an District, Taipei, Daan Park, Ficus microcarpa, Taiwan.JPG|At field
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/24348507_Studies_on_chemical_constituents_of_aerial_roots_of_Ficus_microcarpa Chemical constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of  Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 192</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Ficus+microcarpa Cultivation Details]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.bonsaiempire.com/tree-species/ficus Ficus microcarpa on bonsaiempire]
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* [http://sphinxsai.com/2016/ph_vol9_no10/1/(201-206)V9N10PT.pdf Assimilation of Ficus microcarpa Hawaii plant growth and chemical constituents]
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4015825/ Chemical composition and Biological studies of Ficus benjamina]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:28, 10 May 2021

Kamarup, Peeladamara

Ficus microcarpa is a banyan native in the range from Sri Lanka to India, southern People's Republic of China, the Malay Archipelago, the Ryukyu Islands, Australia, and New Caledonia.

Uses

Wounds, Ulcers, Bruises, Flatulent colic, Hepatopathy, Dysentery, Diabetes, Hyperdipsia, Burning sensation

Parts Used

Leaves, Bark.

Chemical Composition

Hydroxypentracosanoylamino]- heptadecane triol, ursa-dien-3alpha-ol, epifriedelanol, alpha-amyrin acetate, beta-sitosterol, beta-daucosterol, hexacosanoic acid, heneicosanoic acid[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Peeladamara
Hindi Kamarup
Malayalam Itti, Kallithi
Tamil Kallichchi
Telugu Plaksa
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Laurel Fig, Chinese Banyan


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Ruksha (Dry), Guru (heavy)

Veerya

Sheeta (Cold)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Pitta

Prabhava

Habit

Tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate Leathery, deep glossy green, oval-elliptic to diamond-shaped

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow 5-20 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Tiny 1 cm in diameter Specialized receptacle that develops into a multiple fruit With hooked hairs Many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Succeeds in full sun to partial shade. Prefers a moist, fertile soil[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Grows in widely varying locations, Limestone hills, Montane forest.

Photo Gallery

  • Whole tree

  • Leaves

  • Young leaves

  • At field

References

  1. ↑ Chemical constituents
  2. ↑ Kappatagudda - A Repertoire of Medicianal Plants of Gadag by Yashpal Kshirasagar and Sonal Vrishni, Page No. 192
  3. ↑ Cultivation Details

External Links

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