Ficus geniculata

Ficus geniculata
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Rosales
Family:	Moraceae
Genus:	Ficus
Species:	F. geniculata
Binomial name
	Ficus geniculata; Kurz
Varieties
	Ficus geniculata var. geniculata; Ficus geniculata var. insignis (Kurz) C.C.Berg;
Synonyms
	synonyms of var. geniculata: Ficus geniculata var. abnormalis Kurz; Ficus tenii H.Lév.; synonyms of var. insignis: Ficus avium Gagnep.; Ficus insignis Kurz;

Ficus geniculata, also known as putkal,^[6] is a species of flowering plant that belongs to family Moraceae, the fig or mulberry family. It is a tree native to parts of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Indochina (the Andaman Islands, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam), and southern China (Hainan, Sichuan, and Yunnan).^[3] It grows in lowland tropical moist evergreen and deciduous forests.^[1]

Uses

The young leaves and buds of Ficus geniculata are cooked and consumed by the tribal people of the state of Jharkhand in India.^[7] It is also used for pickles and chutneys consumed throughout the year.^[8] The tender shoots are also eaten.

References

1 2 IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). (2026). "Ficus geniculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2026 e.T150222266A250195865. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2026-1.RLTS.T150222266A250195865.en. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
↑ "Ficus geniculata Kurz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
1 2 "Ficus geniculata Kurz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
↑ "Ficus geniculata var. geniculata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
↑ "Ficus geniculata var. insignis (Kurz) C.C.Berg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
↑ Srivastava, Anuradha. "Indigenous Leafy Vegetables for Food and Nutritional Security in two district of Jharkhand, India". Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.
↑ Kumari, Madhu; Hemke, Jay; Chaware, Gitesh; Kinchak, Bhushan. "Ficus geniculata (Putkal): A boon". International Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
↑ "Indigenous 'saag', a natural recipe for boosting immunity among tribals". Telegraph India. Jharkhand: The Telegraph Online. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2025-11-02.

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[iucn-1] 1 2 IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). (2026). "Ficus geniculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2026 e.T150222266A250195865. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2026-1.RLTS.T150222266A250195865.en. Retrieved 4 September 2026.

[kew-2] "Ficus geniculata Kurz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2025-11-02.

[powo-3] 1 2 "Ficus geniculata Kurz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 September 2026.

[geniculata-4] "Ficus geniculata var. geniculata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 September 2026.

[insignis-5] "Ficus geniculata var. insignis (Kurz) C.C.Berg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 September 2026.

[sriv-6] Srivastava, Anuradha. "Indigenous Leafy Vegetables for Food and Nutritional Security in two district of Jharkhand, India". Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.

[madhu-7] Kumari, Madhu; Hemke, Jay; Chaware, Gitesh; Kinchak, Bhushan. "Ficus geniculata (Putkal): A boon". International Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

[tel-8] "Indigenous 'saag', a natural recipe for boosting immunity among tribals". Telegraph India. Jharkhand: The Telegraph Online. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2025-11-02.

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