Ficus sakalavarum
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a tree. It grows 15 m tall. The fruit can be pear shaped or round and 8 cm long. They can be yellow or red.
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 alluvial valleys near water. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
The pollinator wasp is Ceratosolen namorakensis (Risbec.)