Ficus iodotricha
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a tree. It grows 10 m tall. The leaves are in spirals.
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 grows in the mountains. It grows beside rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific, Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten.
The leaves are eaten in Jimi Valley in Papua New Guinea.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ap nimba