Ficus vasta

Ficus vasta is a type of plant that grows in the rainforests of Africa. It has really big, shiny leaves that can grow up to one foot long!

Like all plants, Ficus vasta needs sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil to grow properly. It also needs insects like bees and butterflies to pollinate it so that it can make seeds and grow more Ficus vasta plants.

Ficus vasta is part of a big plant family called the fig family. This means that it produces fruits that we can eat. But beware, the fruit is not always sweet and can sometimes taste quite bitter.

People who live near Ficus vasta trees use its wood to build houses and make fire. They also use its leaves for traditional medicine to help with healing.

Ficus vasta is an important part of the rainforest ecosystem, providing homes and food for animals like birds, insects and monkeys.