Ficus granatum

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a small tree. It grows 6-15 m tall. The trunk is smooth and the bark is soft. It exudes a white latex. The leaves are simple and oval. They are 10-30 cm long by 6-11 cm wide. The leaf blade is glossy and wavy. The tip is rounded. There are 9-14 pairs of veins. The leaf stalk is think and 2-8 cm long. The figs are grouped in the axils of the leaves. They are yellow but turn red when ripe. They are round and 1.5-2.5 cm across.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the tropics. In Vanuatu it grows between 20-200 m altitude. It is best in sunny sites.

Countries/locations it is found in

New Caledonia, Pacific, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

The fully ripe figs are eaten raw. They can also be cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Baren, Nating, Natong

Synonyms

Ficus cooperi auct.; Ficus granatum var. minor Corner;