Ficus abutilifolia
The Large-leaved rock fig (Ficus abutilifolia) is a species of African rock-splitting[2] 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.[3] It is named for the similarity of its broadly ovate leaves to that of Abutilon.[2] It is virtually restricted to cliff faces and rock outcrops, and is easily recognized from its large, glabrous leaves and smooth, pale bark.
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Species associations
Nigeriella fusciceps Wiebes is the pollinating wasp for the northern population, and Elisabethiella comptoni Wiebes pollinates the southern population.[2][3] Philocaenus rotundus is an associated but non-pollinating wasp.[3]
Gallery
- Roots on granite, Kruger National Park
- Branches and roots, Magaliesberg
- Bark texture
- Foliage of a southern specimen
- Foliage of a northern specimen
- Fig arrangement
References
- "Ficus abutilifolia (Miq.) Miq., Synonyms". ThePlantList. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- Burring, Jan. "Ficus abutilifolia (Miq.) Miq". PlantZAfrica.com. SANBI. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- 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.
External links
- Dressler, S.; Schmidt, M. & Zizka, G. (2014). "Ficus abutilifolia". African plants – a Photo Guide. Frankfurt/Main: Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg.