Ficus asperifolia is a species of shrub or small sized gynodioecious fig tree belonging to the family Moraceae. It grows up to 6 m high and often has climbing branches.
Description
Leaves of the species are elliptical to obovate in shape, up to 20 cm long and 8 cm wide, apex is long and acuminate while base is cuneate to obtusely rounded. Leaves commonly have stipules; petiole is up to 1 cm long and margin tends to be lobed or dentate. == Distribution and habitat ==
Distribution and habitat
Ficus asperifolia occurs in Senegal westwards to Sudan and Kenya and southwards to Zambia. It is found in savannahs and edges of gallery forests. == Uses ==
Uses
In Cameroon dried fruit of the species are used in traditional medine to treate infertility, extracts of the species are also used to aid the wound healing process. ==References==