Ficus leptoclada
Benth.
Atherton fig, Apricot fig
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFicus leptoclada, commonly known as Atherton fig or figwood, is a species of plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to the Wet Tropics bioregion of Queensland, Australia.
Description
A fig. It is a tree up to 10-15 m high. It spreads 5-15 m wide. Then branches are slender. The trunk is short and irregular. The bark is grey-brown and strong and fibrous. The leaves are simple. They are 5-12 cm long by 1.5-4 cm wide. The leaves are smooth or slightly sandpapery on the upper surface. The leaf stalks are 0.5 cm long. The fruit are 20 mm across. They are produced in the axils of leaves as well on branches and the trunk. The surface of the fig is smooth. The fruit are edible.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh and are edible.
Distribution
It suits tropical and subtropical places. It grows naturally in rainforests in Queensland, Australia. It grows from sea level to 1200 m altitude. Adelaide Botanical Gardens.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
It can be grown from seed or aerial cuttings.
Notes
There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 77.1 | 429 | 103 | 2.7 | — | 2 | — | — |
References (7)
- Cooper W & Cooper W T, 1994, Fruits of the Rain Forest. RD Press p 130
- Cooper, W. and Cooper, W., 2004, Fruits of the Australian Tropical Rainforest. Nokomis Editions, Victoria, Australia. p 324
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1992, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 4. Lothian. p 285
- Flora of Australia, Volume 3, Hamamelidales to Casuarinales, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra (1989) p 55, 58
- Hiddins, L., 1999, Explore Wild Australia with the Bush Tucker Man. Penguin Books/ABC Books. p 126
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- Jackes, B.R., 2001, Plants of the Tropics. Rainforest to Heath. An Identification Guide. James Cook University. p 66
- Townsend, K., 1994, Across the Top. Gardening with Australian Plants in the tropics. Society for Growing Australian Plants, Townsville Branch Inc. p 212
