Mazhar Botanic Garden

Ficus abutilifolia (Miq.) Miq.

Rock wild fig

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001134
Common name: Rock wild fig
English name: Large-leaved rock fig
Arabic name: فيكس ابوتيليفوليا
Native: South Africa
Country: South Africa
(PGR): Very rare

Semi deciduous small tree with a rounded, grow 3-10 m high bark whitish to yellowish white, trunk usually twisted or contorted leaves broad ovate and heart-shaped to almost round and are cordate at the base fruit 15-25 mm in diameter, edible

Ornamental tree. Bonsai. Medicinal.  is a species most commonly associated with rocky outcrops and relatively hot and dry conditions. The ability of the roots to reach great depths of up to 60 m and that these may reach sources of underground water, has been recorded. The wood is light and soft, yet tough. It becomes a yellow-brown when dry and works easily and polishes well but on the whole it is not of much use to people

Urostigma abutilifolium Miq ,Ficus discifera Warb

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Texture: Clay Heavy clay Rocky  Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Somewhat poorly drained Very poorly drained
Topography: Mountainous
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds - cuttings (it is best to take softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings in spring)
Flowering time: Year round
Zone: 5 : 7
pH range: 6.0-7.0

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