Ficus wakefieldii
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A fig. It is a tree. It grows 25 m tall. It grows attached to other plants then becomes established in the soil. The crown is wide. The leaf twigs are 5-12 mm thick. The leaves are arranged in spirals. They are 6-23 cm long by 5-23 cm wide. They are oval or heart shaped. The figs are in pairs in the axils of leaves. They are about 2 cm across. They have dense white or yellow hairs.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows along rivers and near lakes. It is often on termite mounds and rocky places. It grows between 700-2,000 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Kenya, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
The pollinating wasp is Elisabethiella socotrensis (Mayr).
Its other names
Local names
Ituntu, Lenga, Mlera, Ndera