Sandpaper fig
It grows in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate locations. It does best in a rich well drained soil. It needs a protected partly shaded position. It is drought and frost tender. It grows from sea level to 750 m above sea level.
Also known as:
Midjinymidjiny, Mindji, Muthi, Muthir', Nyimara, Warrwi
Synonyms
- Ficus aculeata A. Cunn. ex Miq.
- Ficus beckleri Miq.
- Ficus cumingii Miq.
- Ficus fitzalanii Miq.
- Ficus orbicularis A. Cunn. ex Miq.
- Ficus xerophila Domin
- Ficus yarrabensis Domin.
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Sandpaper fig grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Torres Strait
Notes: The leaves are used as sandpaper. There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.
Growing Sandpaper fig
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Cuttings and aerial layering could also be tried.
Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten.
Production: In Australia fruit are produced July to February.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | - | 2.7 | - | - | - | - | 66.5 |
| Fruit | 131 | 4 | 0.1 | - | 234 | 0.1 | 72.1 |
Sandpaper fig Photos
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