Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Ginseng-vy, Chinese banyan, Curtain fig, Indian laurel, Malayan banyan, Taiwan banyan

Family: Moraceae (Mulberry)

Distribution: Southeast Asia

Habitat: Tropical rainforests, river edges, coasts, swamps and mangrove

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Life form: Tree

Usage: Horticultural, ornamental

Comments: The tree is considered a major invasive species in Hawaii, Florida, Bermuda, Central—and South America. It is reported that in India various parts of the tree are used to treat wounds, bruises, headaches and other ailments.