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Ficus vitiensis

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a shrub or slender tree. It grows 1-20 m high. It has white latex. The trunk is about 35 cm across. The figs are green but become yellow s they ripen. They are 5 cm across. They can be near the leaves or on the trunks and branches. They can be in clusters 15 cm across. The figs occur throughout the year.

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. In Fiji it grows from sea level to 850 m altitude. It grows in open grassland and dry forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Fiji, Pacific

How it is used for food

The figs are eaten.

The fruit are especially eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Komba

Synonyms

Ficus harveyi Seem.;