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Ficus adhatodifolia

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Ficus adhatodifolia is a species of plant of the Moraceae family, found in South America.

Description

A tree. It grows 25 m tall in forests and 6-8 m when cultivated. It grows partly attached to other plants. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are 7-30 cm long by 3-13 cm wide. The figs are 2-3 cm across.

Edible Uses

The figs can be eaten fresh or made into jam.

Traditional Uses

The fruit can be eaten fresh and used for jam.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Bolivia, Brazil*, South America, Venezuela,

Synonyms

Ficus anthelminthica Mart.and others

Also Known As

Fugueira-purgante

References (2)

  • Brack, P., et al, 2020, Frutas nativas do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: riqueza e potencial alimentício. Native fruits of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: richness and potential as food. Rodriguésia 71: e03102018.
  • www.colecionandofrutas.org (Also as Ficus nevesiae)

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