Ficus prasinicarpa
Elmer
Baola ania
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Description
A fig tree. This fig tree looses its leaves during the year. The fruit are bell shaped or round. They are less than 1 cm across.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are commonly cooked with coconut milk.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are often cooked with coconut milk.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It occurs in Santa Anna and Rennell in the Solomon Islands.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands,
Production
The young leaves that re-grow after leaf fall are picked and used.
Other Information
It is commonly used for food on Santa Anna Island in the Solomon Islands.
Notes
There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America. It is an unresolved name in The Plant List.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Anga, Rawarawa
References (2)
- French, B.R., 2010, Food Plants of Solomon Islands. A Compendium. Food Plants International Inc. p 82
- Henderson, C.P. and I.R.Hancock, 1988, A Guide to the Useful Plants of the Solomon Islands. Res. Dept. Min of Ag. & Lands. Honiara, Solomon Islands. p 128
