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Ficus natalensis 'Trinova'
Ficus natalensis is a tree in the family Moraceae. It is commonly known as the natal fig in South Africa. In central and western Uganda, where it has an important cultural value, it is known as omutuba to the Baganda people and omutoma to the Banyakitara peoples. In English is so... Ficus natalensis is a tree in the family Moraceae. It is commonly known as the natal fig in South Africa. In central and western Uganda, where it has an important cultural value, it is known as omutuba to the Baganda people and omutoma to the Banyakitara peoples. In English is so...
ClassificationBesorolás
| Scientific name Tudományos név | Ficus natalensis 'Trinova' |
|---|---|
| FamilyCsalád | Moraceae |
| GenusNemzetség | Ficus |
Botanical Garden LocationBotanikus kerti elhelyezkedés
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AboutLeírás
Ficus natalensis is a tree in the family Moraceae. It is commonly known as the natal fig in South Africa. In central and western Uganda, where it has an important cultural value, it is known as omutuba to the Baganda people and omutoma to the Banyakitara peoples. In English is sometimes referred as barkcloth fig. It is commonly mistaken for its cousin the Ficus thonningii also known as mugumo to the Agikuyu. These trees are distributed from north-eastern South Africa to Uganda and Kenya. It is a popular species to cultivate as bonsai due to its fast growth and hardy nature. The bark of the tree is harvested, without harming the tree, to make barkcloth. Artisans incorporate this fabric into many modern uses, including fashion, accessories, housewares, interior design, and art. The bark of F. natalensis has exhibited potent antimicrobial activity against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in vitro. Mutuba trees can be harvested annually for up to 40 years, yielding up to 200 m2 of cloth individually.
Ficus natalensis is a tree in the family Moraceae. It is commonly known as the natal fig in South Africa. In central and western Uganda, where it has an important cultural value, it is known as omutuba to the Baganda people and omutoma to the Banyakitara peoples. In English is sometimes referred as barkcloth fig. It is commonly mistaken for its cousin the Ficus thonningii also known as mugumo to the Agikuyu. These trees are distributed from north-eastern South Africa to Uganda and Kenya. It is a popular species to cultivate as bonsai due to its fast growth and hardy nature. The bark of the tree is harvested, without harming the tree, to make barkcloth. Artisans incorporate this fabric into many modern uses, including fashion, accessories, housewares, interior design, and art. The bark of F. natalensis has exhibited potent antimicrobial activity against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in vitro. Mutuba trees can be harvested annually for up to 40 years, yielding up to 200 m2 of cloth individually. (English fallback)(angol tartalék)
Native DistributionTermészetes elterjedés
Detailed RegionsRészletes régiók
Africa East Tropical Africa Kenya Tanzania Uganda Northeast Tropical Africa Sudan South Tropical Africa Angola Malawi Mozambique Zambia Zimbabwe Southern Africa KwaZulu-Natal Namibia Northern Provinces Swaziland West Tropical Africa Benin Burkina Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Liberia Mali Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo West-Central Tropical Africa Burundi Cameroon Central African Republic Congo Gabon Gulf of Guinea Is. Rwanda Zaire Introduced into Southern America Caribbean Trinidad-Tobago
Africa East Tropical Africa Kenya Tanzania Uganda Northeast Tropical Africa Sudan South Tropical Africa Angola Malawi Mozambique Zambia Zimbabwe Southern Africa KwaZulu-Natal Namibia Northern Provinces Swaziland West Tropical Africa Benin Burkina Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Liberia Mali Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo West-Central Tropical Africa Burundi Cameroon Central African Republic Congo Gabon Gulf of Guinea Is. Rwanda Zaire Introduced into Southern America Caribbean Trinidad-Tobago
Data confidenceAdat megbízhatóság: low
SynonymsSzinonimák
- Ficus brevipedicellata DeWild.
- Ficus natalensis Hochst.
- Ficus variabilis DeWild.
- Ficus variabilis f. obtusifolia DeWild.
- Ficus variabilis f. subacuminata DeWild.