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Alii Fig

Scientific Name

Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii'

Other Common Name(s)

Long Leaf Ficus, Sabre Ficus

Height

Up to around 3 m

Origin

Southeast Asia

Flowering Season

Spring

Reproduction

Pollinated by fig wasps

Fun Facts

Figs form a mutualistic relationship with fig wasps. One fig species is often pollinated by only one or two wasp species. Figs have numerous tiny flowers inside the fruit. Tiny, mated female wasps enter the fruit and pollinate the flowers while laying eggs, so both seeds and baby wasps are produced. The wasps grow and mate there. Mated females will leave for another fruit, their body carrying pollen from their old home.

Although originating in South East Asia, this “Alii” type of fig arose from cultivation in Hawaii. “Alii” means “chief” in Hawaiian.

The fruit can be food for birds.

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