Ficus_abutilifolia

<i>Ficus abutilifolia</i>

Ficus abutilifolia

African fig species known as the large-leaved rock fig

Ficus abutilifolia, the large-leaved rock fig,[1] is a species of African rock-splitting[3] fig that occurs in two disjunct regions, one population north, and another south of the equator. The two populations are pollinated by different fig wasps, and are morphologically distinct.[4] It is named for the similarity of its broadly ovate leaves to that of Abutilon.[3] It is virtually restricted to cliff faces and rock outcrops, and is easily recognized from its large, glabrous leaves and smooth, pale bark.

Quick Facts Large-leaved rock fig, Conservation status ...

Species associations

Nigeriella fusciceps Wiebes is the pollinating wasp for the northern population, and Elisabethiella comptoni Wiebes pollinates the southern population.[3][4] Philocaenus rotundus is an associated but non-pollinating wasp.[4]

  • Foliage of a southern specimen
  • Foliage of a northern specimen
  • Fig arrangement
  • Bark texture
  • Roots on granite, Kruger National Park
  • Branches and roots, Magaliesberg

References

  1. [1]
    Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2020). "Ficus abutilifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T146435124A146451622. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T146435124A146451622.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Ficus abutilifolia (Miq.) Miq., Synonyms". ThePlantList. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  3. [3]
    Burring, Jan. "Ficus abutilifolia (Miq.) Miq". PlantZAfrica.com. SANBI. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  4. [4]
    van Noort, S., Rasplus, J. "Ficus abutilifolia (Miquel) Miquel 1867". Figweb. Iziko Museums. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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