Creek fig, Peach Leaf Fig, Crown Fig, River fig
Ficus coronulata

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a small to medium sized tree. It is 5-10 m high. The branches droop. The trees are separately male and female. The leaves are long and sword shaped. The leaves are coarse to rough on both surfaces. The blade is 12-25 cm long by 2-4.8 cm wide. They are light green above and paler underneath. The veins taper to the long pointed tip. The flowers are very small in a fleshy receptacle. The fruit is enclosed in a fig receptacle. These are 1-1.5 cm across. They occur singly or in pairs in the axils of leaves. The fruit is edible.

There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It suits tropical monsoonal climates with a distinct dry season. It grows along the banks of streams. They need plenty of moisture. They can grow in sunny positions. It grows from sea level to 200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit can be eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds or aerial layering. Cuttings are difficult to get to strike.

Its other names

Local names

Japawing

Synonyms

Ficus salacina F. Muell.;