Synonyms: 

Ficus tjakela Burm.f

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Rosales

Family: Moraceae

Native: Peninsular India and Sri Lanka.

Common Names

English – Karal Fig, South Indian Fig

Malayalam – കാരാൽ, ചേല

Description:

Ficus tsjahela is a type of fig tree with glossy green leaves and small, round fruits, native to Southeast Asia.

Habitat:

Moist deciduous forests, also in the plains.

Distribution:

Peninsular India and Sri Lanka.

Uses:

Ficus tsjahela is utilized for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a food source for wildlife, including birds and mammals, that feed on its fruits.