Ficus odoardi
King
Alafasu
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Description
A climbing fig. It grows 12 m tall. The leaves are oval and taper to the tip. The figs are in the axils of the leaves. They are red and 3-4 cm across.
Edible Uses
The leaves are chewed as a substitute for betel, typically prepared with lime and betel leaf.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are chewed as a substitute for betel. They are chewed with lime and betel leaf.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It has been recorded in the Central Province in PNG and at Okapa. It grow in the rainforest.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Solomon Islands,
Notes
There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.
References (2)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 720
- French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 82
