Baola ania
Ficus prasinicarpa

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

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.

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.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It occurs in Santa Anna and Rennell in the Solomon Islands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands

How it is used for food

The young leaves are often cooked with coconut milk.

It is commonly used for food on Santa Anna Island in the Solomon Islands.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

The young leaves that re-grow after leaf fall are picked and used.

Its other names

Local names

Anga, Rawarawa

Synonyms

Ficus glabella var. papuana King;