Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang
Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang is a member of the fig family and a variety of Ficus pumila.[1] The plant is sometimes grown near Betel nut palms thus providing a tall trunk, which the fig uses as a support to climb.[2][3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Ficus |
| Subgenus: | F. subg. Synoecia |
| Species: | |
| Variety: | F. p. var. awkeotsang |
| Trinomial name | |
| Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang | |
Use
Aiyu jelly
The main use of this plant is its fruit seed, which is harvested to make aiyu jelly in Taiwan (known as ice jelly in Singapore). The jelly, when combined with sweeteners and lemon or lime juice is a favorite snack in Taiwanese night markets, Taiwanese farmers' markets and Singapore hawker centres.
References
- Global Project Based Learning Forum and Exhibition. "PRECIOUS PLANTS AROUND US". Retrieved 2008-01-30.
- 王秋美. "可愛的果實——愛玉與薜荔的私密世界". 中華民國國立自然科學博物館. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
- "Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 2008-02-25.
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