| Vegetation Database .. detailed information |
Boombil
Ficus hispida |
Ficus hispida (Boombil fruit)
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| Plant Family : | Moraceae |
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| Plant Form : | tree |
| Growth Habit : | Bushy tree 4-8m tall with hollow branches and no aerial roots. |
| Fruiting Season : | Mostly November to February also recorded in April to July. |
| Description : | Food plant for birds and mammals, makes a good jam. |
| Distribution : | Northern Australia in forest and monsoon rainforest, usually along freshwater streams. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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| Additional info .. | locations seen (3) .. |
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