Sandpaper fig
Ficus aculeata

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The bark is dark brown and cracked.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jirkayn

Synonyms

Ficus aculeata var. micrantha (Miq.) Benth.; Ficus micracantha Miq.; Ficus opposita var. aculeata (A. Cunn. ex Miq.) R.J.F.Hend.; Ficus opposita var. micracantha (Miq.) Corner;