Mazhar Botanic Garden

Ficus natalensis leprieurii (Miq.) C.C.Berg

Natal fig.

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000822
Common name: Natal fig.
English name: Natal fig.
Native: West Tropical Africa to West Zambia
Country: Africa Zimbabwe
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen shrub or small tree grow form 10 m tall leaves triangular shape, narrow towards base and broadly rounded at the free end, shiny green figs small, globose to ellipsoid, axillary, in pairs, light green to yellow at maturity

Ornamental tree. grown bonsai. All parts of the tree are applied against a variety of ailments. The root has analgesic properties and is used in Senegal for the treatment of lumbago, arthritis and headache.

Ficus triangularis Warb, in Bot

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Texture: Adaptable
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds- cuttings
Flowering time: Late spring
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 6.1-7.8

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