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.