PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ROSALES / MORACEAE / FICEAE / FICUS / TRICHOPODA
Tree up to 10(20) m tall, or a shrub, terrestrial, often with stout stilt- or pillar-roots. Leafy twigs 3-7 mm in diam., glabrous or white puberulous to hirtellous, periderm not flaking off. Leaves spirally arranged; lamina ± broadly ovate to elliptic, 6-20(28) x 4-12(32) cm, coriaceous; apex shortly acuminate to obtuse; base obtuse to cordate; margin entire; superior surface glabrous, puberulous to hirtellous on the main veins, inferior surface white hirtellous to tomentellous at least on the midrib, sometimes glabrous; lateral veins 7-11 pairs, the basal pair branched, ending at the margin below or sometimes at the middle of the lamina, tertiary venation partly scalariform; petiole 2-4(7) cm long, (1)2-3 mm thick, epidermis not flaking off; stipules 1.5-4.5(8) cm long, white puberulous to hirtellous, caducous. Figs up to 4 together in the leaf axils; peduncle 5-10 mm long; basal bracts c. 2 mm long, persistent. Receptacle subglobose, 10-20 mm in diam. when fresh, 5-15 mm in diam. when dry, glabrous or ± densely puberulous, smooth or verruculate, red to yellow at maturity. From: Berg, CC. 1991. 156. Moraceae. Fl. Zambes. 9(6): 13-76. [CC BY]
This species can be recognised by the relatively long stipules (1.5-4.5 cm long, up to 8 cm long on new flush). From: Berg, CC. 1991. 156. Moraceae. Fl. Zambes. 9(6): 13-76. [CC BY]
Mushitu (swamp forest), river banks, dambos and swamp grassland. From: Berg, CC. 1991. 156. Moraceae. Fl. Zambes. 9(6): 13-76. [CC BY]
Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia; from Senegal to the Sudan, through Uganda and Tanzania to S. Africa (Natal), Madagascar. From: Berg, CC. 1991. 156. Moraceae. Fl. Zambes. 9(6): 13-76. [CC BY]
0 to 1200 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Ficus congoensis Engl.
Ficus hippopotami Gerstner
Ficus zuvalensis Sim
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| hippo fig | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| hippo fig | English | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. | |
| moerasvy | Afrikaans | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| moerasvy | Afrikaans | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. | |
| swamp fig | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| swamp fig | English | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. | |
| umvubu | Zulu | Burrows, JE; Burrows, SM. 2003. Figs of southern and south-central Africa. Umdaus Press, Pretoria. | |
| umvubu | Zulu | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| umvubu | Zulu | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Rosales
FAMILY Moraceae
TRIBE Ficeae
GENUS Ficus
SPECIES trichopoda
76 results for Ficus trichopoda Baker
Year
Barcode: NH0057246-0 Collector(s) & number: Stewart, EA, 75 | 1966-9-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Stanger. New Guelderland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0797236-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 2018 | 1969--
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kwa-Zulu: Mangusi Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371156-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, W, PRE 52581 | 1964-5-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER TUGELA DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0109856-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 2650 | 1989-11-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kwazibi area. Swamp forest patch.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0034194-0 Collector(s) & number: West, O, 2050 | 1943-9-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Richards Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371150-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5506 | 1964-11-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; DUKUDUKU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0057083-3 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7587IV | 1967-8-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa. Dukuduku swamp forest.
General notes: Trees 25ft sometimes stilted.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371146-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 2940 | 1938-2-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; RICHARDS BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371155-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 8579 | 1966-10-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; MSELENI RIVER BRIDGE; ON RD. FROM MSELENI MISSION TO MBAZWANE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0052301-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5506 | 1964-11-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa District. Dukuduku.
General notes: Swamp forest. Tree - 80ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0059068-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3626 | 1967-10-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Farm of MacDonald near Mvoti River Mouth.
General notes: Swamp forest. Dominant tree in the swamp forest, up to 60ft high and 2ft diameter at breast height. Stipules bright pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0461108-0 Collector(s) & number: Biggs, DC, 251 | 1975-8-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KOSI BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0114179-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 837 | 1991-5-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal Herbarium Garden. Section 9, Accession No. 72.
General notes: Cultivated. Tree, c.10m high. Roots hang from the branches. Fruit greenish red with yellow spots. Milky latex.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0205903-0 Collector(s) & number: van Noort, S, SA 05 - F 67 | 2005-11-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umlalazi Nature Reserve. 28°57'418"S: 31°46'170"E.
General notes: Forest biome. Vegetation type: Coastal Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371159-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 321 | 1964-12-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; SORDWANA BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0464550-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 2773 | 1965-11-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; DULENDULEN FOR
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0461754-0 Collector(s) & number: Rodin, RJ, 4705 | 1948-5-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, TONGALAND; KOSI BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371153-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 527 | 1965-3-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; MAPUTA; KOSI AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371158-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 326 | 1964-12-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; SORDWANA BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0024939-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A1544 | 1928-9-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Mtunzini.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0051177-1 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, W, s.n. | 1964-5-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Tugela District. Ballito Bay.
General notes: Habitat: banks of river. Notes: red fruit. Tree.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0057083-2 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7587IV | 1967-8-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa. Dukuduku swamp forest.
General notes: Trees 25ft sometimes stilted.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371149-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 1865 | 1965-6-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; D. WILLIS FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0108746-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, 4462 | 1915-8-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlali Beach.
General notes: Edge of bush. A tree 20-30ft high. Receptacles reddish. Altitude ca. 20-30ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0046765-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 3015 | 1956-8-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ingwavuma District. Kosi Bay area.
General notes: Tree in swamp forest. Abundant. Stipules red.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0750493-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 2650 | 1989-11-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KWA ZIBI AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371160-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 4162 | 1939-3-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0455869-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 1673 | 1968-2-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA; BANTU AFFAIRS HOUSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371144-0 Collector(s) & number: Garland, IF, PRE 52572 | 1963-3-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUNZINI DIST.; TWIN STREAMS FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0899133-0 Collector(s) & number: Nkuna, LA, 2355 | 2008-1-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mbonambi Village forest.
General notes: Dune forest. Trampled. Tribal land. Plant height: 4-25 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0057083-4 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7587 | 1967-8-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa. Dukuduku swamp forest.
General notes: Trees 25ft sometimes stilted.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371148-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 1242 | 1965-9-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; NHLANGE LAKE; KOSI SYSTEM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371145-0 Collector(s) & number: Collins, EE, PRE 52573 | 1927-7-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; UBOMBO DIST.; MBAZWANE STORE VIA MSELENI UMBONO P.O.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0461753-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Zinderen Bakker, EM, 147 | 1950-7-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MTUBATUBA DIST.; UMFOLOZI FLATS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146926-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Greuning, JV, 282 | 1974-1-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 2 km vanaf Kosibaai Kampeerplek, op pad na Maputa.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0461750-0 Collector(s) & number: Dyer, RA, 4283 | 1941-11-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; UMHLATUZI RIVER SUGAR ESTATE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0899164-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS00284 | 2001-10-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sodwana Nature Reserve.
General notes: Tropical. Moderate slope. Lots of milk in leaves, stem and roots. Fairly rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371154-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 502 | 1965-3-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; MAPUTA; KOSI AREA ALONG STREAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371164-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephen, JJF, 1013 | 1972-10-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, SORDWANA BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0461749-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 7006 | 1952-3-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; MTUBATUBA; 8 MI. NE. OF TOWN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0069312-0 Collector(s) & number: Garland, IF, s.n. | 1963-3-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Mtunzini District. Twin Streams Farm.
General notes: In swampy ground. Fruits brownish red when mature, shiny and up to 15mm in diameter. Altitude c. 35ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371147-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 4162 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0898444-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, ERA, EV00022 | 2001-10-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, In Mtunzini, along railway line, from station.
General notes: Bushy with trees. No slope. With broad leaves. Milky when cut.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371151-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7587 | 1967-7-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; DUKUDUKU
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146952-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Greuning, JV, 154 | 1973-1-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Moerasgebiea naby Richardsbaai.
General notes: Groei saam met Cyperus papyrus.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371163-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, W, PRE 52595 | 1964-5-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER TUGELA DIST.; BALLITO BAY; ALONG RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0118921-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubbe, RA, 519 | 1994-12-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi Bay, Coastal Forest Reserve, Siyadla River crossing.
General notes: Swamp forest. Tree 6m high; fruit orange; leaves large, leathery, main vein reddish; milky latex. Abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371161-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 3015 | 1956-8-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; KOSI BAY DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0034738-2 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 4162 | 1939-3-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Mtunzini.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0238371-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 837(cult) | 1991-5-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. Natal Herbarium Garden; Section 9, Accession no. 72.
General notes: Cultivated at Durban Botanical Garden.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0118193-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, P, BSA1400 | 1993-11-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Tongaland / Maputaland. Along road between Sodwana and Kosi Bay in Mseleni River.
General notes: Habitat: Riverine vegetation. Swampy sandy soil. Fullsun. Level slope. Notes: Multi-stemmed tree 12m high with stilt roots; leaves large, hard. Fruit single or in pairs in axils of leaves, still young; in FAA. Locally abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0461752-0 Collector(s) & number: Kotze, PC, FD 6304 | 1926-6-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ESHOWE DIST; PORT DURNFORD PLANTA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0034738-1 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 4162 | 1939-3-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Mtunzini.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0051177-2 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, W, s.n. | 1964-5-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lower Tugela District. Ballito Bay.
General notes: Habitat: banks of river. Notes: red fruit. Tree.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0057083-1 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 7587 | 1967-7-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa. Dukuduku swamp forest.
General notes: Trees 25ft sometimes stilted roots.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371152-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 2187 | 1965-9-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOWER TUGELA DIST.; STANGER; 2 MI. W. OF STANGER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0205897-0 Collector(s) & number: van Noort, S, SA 05 - FSSA | 2005-11-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lake Sibaya (eastern shore). 27°23'825"S: 32°42'744"E.
General notes: Coastal dune forest; lake edge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371162-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, D, 2554 | 1961-9-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; KOSI BAY; N. SHORES OF NHLANGA LAKE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146925-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Greuning, JV, 161 | 1973-2-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dukuduku woud. In die moeras langs die pad.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0316162-0 Collector(s) & number: Miller, OB, PRF 5698 | 1924-7-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ubombo District: Mbaswana Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0371157-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 6594 | 1964-9-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; SORDWANA BAY; ZORDWANA SIBAYA AREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0461751-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 5219 | 1944-12-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; LOWER INYALAZI RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0029409-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 2940 | 1938-2-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District. In deep swamps, Siyayi Lagoon, Mtunzini and in swamps at Richards Bay.
General notes: Nearest F. congensis Engl. but differs in having pubescent receptacles.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0038239-0 Collector(s) & number: Lawn, JG, 340 | 1949-3-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand. Richards Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0129254-0 Collector(s) & number: Crouch, N, 685 | 1995-1-20
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg. Nelspruit. Lowveld National Botanical Gardens.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0679750-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 1253 | 1982-3-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ST LUCIA DIST.; WESTERN SHORES.; NYALAZI FOREST STATION.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
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No results found for Ficus trichopoda Baker
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
| Part(s) of plant used | Use(s) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Latex | Wound dressing | Githens, TS. 1948. Drug plants of Africa, Vol. 8. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia. [All rights reserved] |
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