Ficus atricha
D. J. Dixon
Rock breaker
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFicus atricha, commonly known as the rock breaker fig, is a tree in the family Moraceae native to northwestern Australia. It is a banyan of the genus Ficus which contains around 750 species worldwide in warm climates, including the edible fig (Ficus carica).
Description
A strangler fig that climbs over rocks. The leaves are 6-10 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The fruit are round and hang down and are 10-15 mm across.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
Ficus playtpoda var. cordata Specht
References (1)
- Vigilante, T., et al, 2013, Island country: Aboriginal connections, values and knowledge of the Western Kimberley islands in the context of an island biological survey. Records of the Western Australian Museum Supplement 81: 145-182
