Ficus schwarzii Koord., Minah. (1898)
Named after J.A.T. Schwarz [1836-?], Indonesian priest-botanist.

Synonyms
Ficus miquelii King

Description
Understorey tree up to 17 m tall and 29 cm dbh. Stem with white sap. Stipules ca. 10 mm long, glabrous to hairy. Leaves alternate, simple, penni-veined, glabrous to hairy. Fruits ca. 17 mm diameter, golden-brown, globose figs placed in dense clusters along the stem.

Ecology
In slightly disturbed (open) to undisturbed mixed dipterocarp and sub-montane forests up to 1000 m altitude. Along rivers and streams and on hillsides. On sandy to clay soils, also on limestone. In secondary forests usually present as a pre-disturbance remnant.

Uses
The latex is used against ringworm (latex on affected parts). Fruits are edible.

Distribution
Burma, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo (throughout the island).

Local names in Borneo
Engkururoh, Kahat ucang, Kara.