Ficus longibracteata
Corner
Dedela, Tavisioro
Moraceae Edible: Leaves - food wrapping
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Description
A fig tree in the Moraceae family found in tropical coastal regions of the Florida Islands in the Solomon Islands.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as food wrapping.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It occurs in the Florida islands in Solomon Islands. It grows on coastal regions.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Solomon Islands,
Notes
There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America. Collected by Brass on Florida islands, Olevuga.
References (2)
- Corner, 1960, Gard. Bull. Singapore 18:46
- French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 81
