Ficus vogeliana

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO.300
  • Ficus vogeliana
  • (Miq.) Miq.
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Ficus vogelina
  • Genus: Ficus
  • Synonym: Sycomorus vogelina Miq.
  • Common/Local Name(s): Vogel's fig
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Botanical Description: Ficus vogeliana can take the form of a small tree or shrub. The leaves are typically large, glossy, and have a leathery texture. They are often elliptic to oblong in shape. Like other figs, Ficus vogeliana produces small, edible figs. These figs are usually green when immature and turn yellow or orange as they ripen.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering time can differ between locations even within the same geographic region.
  • Plant Uses: Traditional Medicine and Ornamental Use.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: Bodo West Oil Flow Station Rivers State.
  • Habit: Shrub
  • Mode: Wild

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