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The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa

Giant-leaved Fig

Afrikaans name: Reuseblaarvy

Giant-leaved Fig

Giant-leaved Fig

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Ficus lutea

The Giant-leaved Fig is a large tree that can grow to a height of 25 metres. It can have a diameter of around 40 metres.

The trunk of the Giant-leaved Fig is buttressed which assists with its identification.

The leaves can be around 40 cm in length and 20 cm wide. The fruit is hairy and appears in winter through to early spring.

This tree is common in much of sub-Saharan Africa and it is also found on islands such as Seychelles, the Comores and Madagascar.

Like other fig trees the Giant-leaved Fig attracts a lot of attention from birds, mammals and insects when covered in fruit.

Leaves of a Giant-leaved Fig

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Bark of a Giant-leaved Fig

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References and further reading

Trees of Southern Africa - 3rd edition - Author: Keith Coates Palgrave - Published: 2002 - Page: 144

The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei - Author: Elsa Pooley - Published: 1994 - Page: 76

A Field Guide to the Trees of Southern Africa - Revised - Author: E. Palmer - Published: 1983 - Page: 92

Photographic Guide to Trees of Southern Africa - Author: B, P, and B-E van Wyk - Published: 2000 - Page: 153

Sappi Tree Spotting: KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape - 2nd edition - Author: Val Thomas and Rina Grant - Published: 2004 - Page: 106

A Field Guide to the Trees of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: E. Palmer - Published: 1977 - Page: 89

For more info: SANBI


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