Malifu
Ficus edelfeltii subsp. bougainvillei
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a small tree. It develops buttresses. The leaves are less rough than Ficus copiosa.. Each leaf node produces a pair of medium sized fruit about 1.5 cm across.
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 occurs in the lowlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific, Solomon Islands
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked and eaten. They are also chewed in place of betel nut with lime and pepper leaf.
Edible parts
Leaves