Family: Moraceae

Genus: Ficus

Species: sur

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000723

English name: Broom cluster fig,

Arabic name: فيكس سور

Native: West and Central Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia

Country: Africa Ethiopia West africa

(PGR): Very rare

Semi deciduous grow up to 10-30 m tall, 150 cm in diameter leaves ovate to elliptic , margins irregularly serrated, young leaves red colour fig 2-4 cm in diameter, carried on short or long drooping spurs

Shade tree and hedges. Ornamental tree. ripe figs  sometimes eaten and  also made into jams, puddings and preserves.

Ficus capensis Thunb, Ficus thonningiana (Miq) Miq

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Texture: Clay Loam Moist acidic Sandy loam

Fertility: Intermediate

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Salinity: Intermediated

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Subtropics Tropical

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Flowering time: Summer- Autumn

Zone: 10 : 10

pH range: 6.5-7.0

Status: Very rare

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Tree

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Air purification Coastal gardens Food Fruits Landscape Ornamental

Plant Populations density: Very Rare

Vegetation types: Deciduous tree

pH: Acid Mild alkaline Neutral