Nunu, Masimasi
Ficus masonii

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A fig. It is a shrub or slender tree. It can grow 2-15 m high. It has white latex. The figs are green or yellow but turn deep red as they ripen. They are usually in clusters on the trunks or branches. 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 1,150 m altitude. It is usually in dense forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Fiji (country/location of origin), Pacific

How it is used for food

The figs are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ficus masoni Horne; Ficus bengoniifolia Summerhayes;