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Malat sukkatti PRODUCT NAME

Ficus macrocarpa (Miq.) Wt. = Pogontrophe macrocarpa Miq. Ficus amplocarpa Govindarajulu & Mas SCIENTIFIC NAME

Common Name: Malat sukkatti
Local Name: Malat sukkatti (Irula)
Family: Moraceae
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Product Description: A deciduous liana Fig on short shoots on the trunk or main branches, sub globose, rusty and spotted. Other: Liana with root climbers. Prominent leaf scars. Leaves pubescent below. Stipules present.
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Countries Found: India
Description: 1600-1900m on Shola trees. Common in Western Ghats

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Partners: 1600-1900m on Shola trees. Common in Western Ghats

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