Ficus lacor Buch.-ham.

A fig. It is an evergreen tree. It can grow attached to other trees. It grows to 20 m high. The trunk can be 20-40 cm across. The branches droop. The bark is brownish grey. The leaves are oval narrowing to the tip. They are slightly crinkled. They are 7-18 cm long. They are light green or pinkish when young. New leaves are covered by sheaths which fall off. The flowers occur inside the fig receptacle. The fruit are round. They are 2 cm across. They are pinkish.

It is a tropical plant. It requires light and humidity. It occurs along streams and in valleys. It is only found below 700 m altitude in Vietnam. In Nepal it grows to about 500 m altitude.

The young shoots are cooked and eaten. They are eaten in curries and with coconut milk and salted fish curry. The young leaves have a sour taste and can be eaten raw or boiled. They are also used for pickles. The young figs are eaten raw. They are also mixed with fresh raw vegetables.

Plants can be grown from seeds or by cuttings.