African rock fig - Ficus glumosa

Description and Uses

Ficus glumosa (African rock fig) is a tropical tree from East Africa. It is mainly grown for its conservation crops (n/a shelflife), but also

can be produced.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 30 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Ficus glumosa has a lifespan of 100 years.

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Environmental limitations

The tree is 20 meters tall. It is fast growing and tolerates not less light than full sun. Ficus glumosa has a shallow root-system and forms symbiotic relations

(endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen. The tree`s flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by wasps.

Ficus glumosa thrives in an altitude of 0 to 500 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 8°C and optimally between 17 - 25°C. The optimal rainfall is 700 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 200 - 1000 mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind and to fire .

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 1 months. Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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