Enormis fig
Ficus enormis

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a tree. The crown is round and dense. It grows 6-14 m tall. The trunk is short and crooked and can be 40-80 cm across. It often grows attached to other plants. The leaves are simple and alternate.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is often in open forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Agarrapalo, Figueira-da-pedra, Gameleira-preta, Guapoy, Higuera del monte, Higueron, Ibapohe, Ibapoi, Ibapoy, Mata palo, Mata-pau, Yatita, Yva poy

Synonyms

Ficus cestrifolia Chodat; Ficus mexiae Standl.; Urpotigma clusiifolium var. acutiuscula Miq.; Urostigma enorme Miq.;