Ficus reflexa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFicus reflexa is a species of flowering plant in the family of Moraceae, native to some islands in the western Indian Ocean. It is found in Madagascar, Comoros, Réunion, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Three subspecies are accepted. Ficus reflexa subsp. aldabrensis (Baker) C.C.Berg – Aldabra and Comoros Ficus reflexa subsp. reflexa – Madagascar, Mauritius, Rodrigues, and Réunion Ficus reflexa subsp. sechellensis (Baker) C.C.Berg – Granitic Seychelles
Description
A tropical shrub or tree in the Moraceae family native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
Both the fruit and leaves are edible.
Medicinal Uses
The plant has anti-oxidant health benefits.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar, Mascarenes,
Notes
It has anti-oxidant health benefits.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Laza, Nonoka, Nonoka keliravina
References (2)
- Fioccardi, A., et al, 2022, First phytochemical study of six tree and shrub species with high health-promoting potential from Madagascar: Innovative uses for food and medicinal applications. Scientia Horticulturae 299 (2022) 111010
- malagasywords.org
