Ficus gul
K. Schum. & Lauterb.
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Description
A fig. It is a tree. It grows 25 m tall. The leaves are arranged in spirals. The leaves vary in length and colour. The figs are on the branches and trunk. The figs can be 8-12 mm across.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It can grow up to 2,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands,
Synonyms
Ficus bismarckiana DielsFicus griseifolia CornerFicus keyensis K. Schum. & Lauterb.Ficus manilensis Warb.Ficus subconcolor Dielsand others
References (1)
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 43 (As Ficus manilensis)
