Braamfontein Spruit Ecological Corridor

Large-leaved Rock Fig

Ficus abutilifolia

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Description - from Wikipedia

Ficus abutilifolia, the large-leaved rock fig, is a species of African rock-splitting fig that occurs in two disjunct regions, one population north, and another south of the equator. The two populations are pollinated by different fig wasps, and are morphologically distinct. It is named for the similarity of its broadly ovate leaves to that of Abutilon. It is virtually restricted to cliff faces and rock outcrops, and is easily recognized from its large, glabrous leaves and smooth, pale bark.

Species associations
Nigeriella fusciceps Wiebes is the pollinating wasp for the northern population, and Elisabethiella comptoni Wiebes pollinates the southern population. Philocaenus rotundus is an associated but non-pollinating wasp.

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External links

Dressler, S.; Schmidt, M. & Zizka, G. (2014). "Ficus abutilifolia". African plants – a Photo Guide. Frankfurt/Main: Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg.
Media related to Ficus abutilifolia at Wikimedia Commons

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Species Characteristics

Tolerances & suitability

Drought-resistant Drought-resistant

Growth features

Easy to grow Easy to grow

Social features

Attractive Attractive
Medicinal Medicinal

Aspect

Sun Sun

Plant types

Tree Tree

Spatial classification

Flowering Period
Dec

Nursery availability

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