Losilosi, Raranga
Ficus storckii
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a small tree up to 7 m tall. The trunk is crooked. The young growth is slightly hairy. The leaves are alternate and tapering to a long point with the base rounded. They are up to 15 cm long and 6 cm wide and with three nerves spreading out. The leaves have small teeth around the edge. The leaf stalks are 2-3 cm long. The fruit is round and 1 cm across. They are clustered along the stem. They are dull red.
2 varieties occur. 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. They occur in Tonga and Fiji.
Countries/locations it is found in
Fiji, Niue, Pacific, Rotuma, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
How it is used for food
The leaf is eaten raw. It is sweet.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Masimasi, Mati pau, Nunu