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Ficus abutilifolia

Authority (Miq.) Miq. Family Magnoliopsida:Dilleniidae:Urticales:Moraceae Synonyms Ficus picta T. R. Sim, Ficus soldanella Warb. Common names amphayi, grootblaarrotsvy, impayi, inkokhokho, klipvy, large-leaved rock fig, mohawa, momelantsweng, monokane, mphaya, nkuwamaribye, rock fig, tshikululu, umbambematsheni Editor Ecocrop code 6114

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DESCRIPTION: Small to medium-sized deciduous tree up to 6 m tall. It has one or more short stems and a rounded, spreading but sparse crown. All parts of the plant exude a non-toxic, white milky latex. The roots often spread over the surface of rocks and are conspicuous due to the whitish-yellow bark. The trunks are short, crooked, low-branching and often contorted. USE: The figs are edible and are usually very palatable but can be somewhat sour, and insipid. They can be dried for later use. Leafs and latex has medicinal properties. Used to promote human fertility and to treat skin problems. Can be grown as an ornamental but it is advisable to keep it away from buildings, paved areas and swimming pools. GROWING PERIOD: Perennial. COMMON NAMES: Large-leaved rock fig, Rock fig. FURTHER INF: It belongs to the „rock splitting‰ group of figs which are confined to rocky habitats, often germinating on bare rock surfaces. Found in bushveld savanna vegetation where it is restricted to rocky habitats ˆ on mountains, koppies, rocky hill slopes and even cliff faces. It is never found away from rocks.
Sources
EcoPort, Entity 6114, Ellis R.P., 2002 Obot and Anwana 1996. Cross River National Park (http://www.earthwatch.org/europe/limbe/upbd.html)