Common Name : Afzelius fig

Scientific Name: Ficus afzelii

Description: This rare ficus has large pubescent leaves. As with most ficus plants, the flowers are inconspicuous, resulting in 1" inedible fruits clustered on the tips of the branches. Foliage is deciduous and somewhat variegated. The prime value is as a collector's item.

Range: Tropical Africa

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