Ficus tremula
Warb.
Quiver-leaf fig
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFicus tremula is an hemi-epiphytic species within the family Moraceae. It is pollinated by the fig wasp, Courtella wardi.
Description
A fig. It is a tree. The figs are produced in large clusters on the branches. They are green with white spots.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland dry forests and coastal bushland at low altitudes.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania,
Cultivation
The pollinating wasp is Courtella wardii Compton.
Other Uses
The bark is made into very strong string. In Kenya this string is used for making fish-traps, and the root for making woven bags.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Isihlamfane
References (2)
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/
- www.figweb.org
