Larger small-leaved fig
Ficus obliqua var. petiolaris
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a tree. The leaves are simple and 6-10 cm long. The young growth is hairy while the mature growth is smooth. The fruit are 10-18 mm across. They occur in pairs in the axils of leaves. The ripe figs can be cream, yellow, orange, red or pink. They have many seeds. The fruit are 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 subtropical plant. It grows in rainforests in Queensland and New South Wales in Australia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit