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Fig Tree

While Figs are cultivated for centuries as a food staple, Figs tree can be found in many rainforest ecosystems. Their fruit are a key resource for some herbivores including fruit bats, capuchin monkeys, langurs and mangabeys. The fig fruits are being used as both food and traditional medicine, contain laxative substances, flavoring, sugars, vitamins A and C, acids and enzymes. extremely important food resources for wildlife. Fig trees are also known for their traditional and cultural importance throughout the tropics, both as objects of worship and for their many practical uses.