Ficus habrophylla
G. Benn. ex Seem.
Giant leaf fig
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit, Leaves
The fruit are used for pies. Both fruit and leaves are edible.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.
New Caledonia, Pacific, Vanuatu,
Countries: Australia, Fiji, Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa
How to Identify
A tropical fig tree in the Moraceae family, growing 5-7 m tall with large, dark green leaves. It suits hardiness zones 8-11 and can be grown from seed.
How to Grow
It can be grown from seed.
Names & Synonyms
Ficus bennettii Seem.Ficus edulis Bureauand others
References (1)
- Bourret, D., 1981, Bonnes-Plantes de Nouvelle-Caledonie et des Loyaute. ORSTOM. p 38
