Ficus tiliifolia
Baker
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Mijoro Rakotoarinivo
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Mijoro Rakotoarinivo
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Mijoro Rakotoarinivo
Description
A fig. It is a tree. It grows 15 m tall. The leaves are broadly oval. The fruit is a flattened round shape. It is 15-25 mm across.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in woodland and savannah up to 1,700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Comoros, East Africa, Madagascar,
Cultivation
The pollinating wasp is Ceratosolen stupefactus Wiebes.
Other Uses
A fibre obtained from the bark is used to make textiles and nets.
Other Information
It is occasionally cultivated.
Notes
There are about 800-1000 Ficus species. They are mostly in the tropics. There are 120 Ficus species in tropical America.
Synonyms
Ficus pulvinifera BakerFicus sphaerophylla BakerFicus tiliifolia var. ambrensis H. PerrierFicus tiliifolia var. sphaerophylla (Baker) H. Perrier & LeandriFicus trichophlebia Baker
Also Known As
Gonda, Voara, Voara dambo, Voara tenany
References (4)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 138
- J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21:443. 1885 "tiliaefolia"
- Styger, E., et al, 1999, Indigenous fruit trees of Madagascar: potential components of agroforestry systems to improve human nutrition and restore biological diversity. Agroforestry Systems 46: 289-310
- www.figweb.org
