Caxinguba
Ficus adhatodifolia

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall in forests and 6-8 m when cultivated. It grows partly attached to other plants. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are 7-30 cm long by 3-13 cm wide. The figs are 2-3 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten fresh and used for jam.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Fugueira-purgante

Synonyms

Ficus anthelminthica Mart.; and others