Ficus species tree list ornamental pdf uk free download as pdf file. Nutrient intake, digestibility and growth performance of. Pdf continued interest in the chemistry of ficus spp. Pdf the common wild fig, ficus thonningii, is extensively used in african ethnomedicine for treating a number of. The common wild fig, ficus thonningii, is extensively used in african ethnomedicine for treating a number of disease conditions which include diarrhoea, urinary.
Investigations on the antimicrobial and wound healing activity of. Mineral analysis results showed that ficus thonningii and videx doniana had the least iron and calcium contents of 0. A vintage tractor and scuttling chickens add rural ambience to the scenic rows of vineyards flanked by the otavi mountains. Ficus thonningii fiuthoverview eppo global database.
It is an excellent tree for beginners, as most species of ficus are fast growers, tolerant of most any soil and light conditions, make fine indoor bonsai, and perhaps most importantly, are remarkably forgiving of those just learning bonsai watering techniques. Filed as ficus thonningii blume family moraceae on jstor. Xxv iii abstract ficus thonningii is an important fodder plant in sefeo, central tigray. Historically a range of closely related fig species have at various times been included under the name ficus thonningii. Comprehensive ficus thonningii provides diverse multipurpose benefits, addresses not just a single challenge, but uniquely contributes to the alleviation of poverty, climate change vulnerability and environmental degradation simultaneously. Chemical information from gcms and ftir studies on ficus thonningii gum and its potential as a corrosion inhibitor for aluminium in acidic medium nnabuk okon eddy, paul ocheje ameh, emaikwu victor, anduang o. Effects of ficus thonningii extracts on the gastrointestinal. Assessment of ficus thonningii tree production and utilization for livestock feed by smallholder farmers in northwestern ethiopia. Ficus thonningii silvopastures is an initiative where f. Nutritional evaluation of ficus thonningii blume leaves as ruminant livestock feed in the ahferom district of tigray, ethiopia. We evaluated the fodder quality of ficus thonningii blume in the ahferom district of tigray, ethiopia. The methanolic stem bark extract of ficus thonningii moraceae was subjected to preliminary phytochemical screening and in vitro antimicrobial tests. West african plants a photo guide ficus thonningii blume. It is formed by two strangler figs ficus thonningii which strangled two cape olive trees olea capensis.
A taxonomic species within the family moraceae wild fig, strangler fig. The fig wasp fauna of the receptacles of ficus thonningii. Thonningii, home to artisan wine in the otavi valley. Chemical information from gcms and ftir studies on ficus. Determination of foliar macronutrients and proximate chemical compositions was undertaken using five diameter classes 1120, 2, 3140, 4150 and 5160 cm at breast height. The fig wasp fauna of the receptacles of ficus thonningii hymenoptera, chalcidoidea. Assessment of ficus thonningii tree production and utilization for. The oil composition of three ficus species moraceae. A large image of ficus thonningii fig from the usda plants database.
Pdf forage and multipurpose uses of ficus thonningii in. Livestock production in northern ethiopia has historically been affected by recurrent drought and rangeland degradation. Nutritional evaluation of ficus thonningii blume leaves as. To download the original size of this image, click on the link below. Aug 17, 2018 thonningii, named after the wild fig, ficus thonningii, has a relaxed rustic farmstyle atmosphere. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. The species has diverse economic and environmental uses across many faming and pastoral communities in africa. Ficus thonningii plantinfo everything and anything about. Acute and subchronic toxicity studies have shown that ficus thonningii is nontoxic if administered orally in low doses. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant properties of secondary metabolites in aqueous extracts of ficus. Despite its importance, techniques for quantifying its browsable biomass have not been developed. Ficus vasta is a large tree, with a massive trunk, and spreading branches whose tips form an inverted bowl up to 50m in diameter. Fragmentation and local disturbance of forests reduce frugivore diversity and fruit removal in ficus thonningii trees. Dec 31, 2012 in vitro and in vivo pharmacological studies revealed that f.
The trunk is smooth and grey, and is commonly buttressed. Dec 10, 2012 the common wild fig, ficus thonningii, is extensively used in african ethnomedicine for treating a number of disease conditions which include diarrhoea, urinary tract infections, diabetes mellitus, gonorrhoea, respiratory infections, and mental illnesses. It is one of the strangler figs, socalled for their habit of strangling other plants as their roots and stems struggle to find nourishment and light in their original jungle habitat. Pdf diversity of fig wasps species in ficus abutilifolia.
Abstract background an assessment on the management practices and uses of ficus thonningii tree by smallholder farmers was carried from december 2014 to march 2015. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Abstract background an assessment on the management practices and uses of ficus thonningii tree by smallholder farmers was carried from december 2014 to. Mda, catalase, glutathione, pepsin, sod, asat, alat, creatinine, xo, total proteins, were quantified using standard techniques. Ficus thonningii blume is an evergreen tree 621 m height, with a rounded to spreading and dense crown orwa et al. We investigated antimicrobial properties of ficus thonningii leaf extract on a cutaneous wound, using different concentrations of f. Tree descripition and fodder and nutritive value 19 2. Flavonoids and other bioactive constituents from ficus. Ficus thonningii metadata this file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Estimation of browse biomass of ficus thonningii, an. Pdf nutritional evaluation of ficus thonningii blume leaves as. Pdf phytochemistry, pharmacology and ethnomedicinal uses of.
The tree is mainly distributed in the upland forests of tropical and subtropical africa, at altitudes of between 1,0002,500 m and grows best in light, deep and well drained soils hines and eckman, 1993. Importance of ficus thonningii blume in soil fertility. Ficus thonningii blume is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ficus family moraceae. This is not one tree but two, and the natural arch was kept the way it is found today by elephants before the. The fig wasp fauna of the receptacles of ficus thonningii hymenoptera. We investigated the effects of crude ficus thonningii extracts on growth, morphology and morphometry of the abdominal viscera and clinical biochemistry of neonatal rats. Ficus species tree list ornamental pdf uk ficus plants scribd. Effect of partial replacement of commercial concentrate by ficus thonningii leaf meal on productivity of ethiopian central highland goats. Ficus thonningii silvopastures for improving livestock. It is a fruit bearing tree that has been used traditionally for treating diseases. Effects of ficus thonningii extracts on the gastrointestinal tract and clinical biochemistry of suckling rats.
Cold maceration method of extraction was used and the extract was screened for the presence of secondary metabolites using qualitative methods. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. This is not one tree but two, and the natural arch was kept the way it is found today by elephants before the road was put in. Jun 19, 2016 ficus thonningii is a species of ficus. The common wild fig, ficus thonningii, is extensively used in african ethnomedicine for treating a number of disease conditions which include diarrhoea, urinary tract infections, diabetes mellitus, gonorrhoea, respiratory infections, and mental illnesses. Ficus is one of the most loved bonsai for many reasons. Through repeated exposure to recurrent drought and consequent livestock feed shortage, herders in northern ethiopia have. This study aims to examine the effect of methanolic leaf extract of f. Investigations on the antimicrobial and wound healing. Nutrient composition of some lesser known green leafy. Ficus thonningii plantinfo everything and anything. Ficus thonningii leaf is used in nigerian folkloric medicine.
Toxicological evaluation of ficus thonningii blume moraceae. Pdf flavonoids and other bioactive constituents from ficus. Pdf qualitative phytochemical screening and in vitro. The species is widespread in tropical africa, west to senegal, south to zambia and there are closely related forms on madagascar and the mascarene is. From the current study, it is possible to conclude that supplementation of washera lambs with ficus thonningii leaves by replacing concentrate mix up to the 75% inclusion for optimum performance of improved nutrient intake, digestibility and growth of sheep and this multipurpose indigenous fodder tree ficus thonningii leaves could serve as an. The use of traditional and herbal medicine is widely practiced in nigeria and ficus thonningii is one of such plant used in nigeria folkloric medicine. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Ficus thonningii in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Pdf phytochemistry, pharmacology and ethnomedicinal uses. Three districts were purposely selected based on abundance of the tree from northwestern ethiopia, and from each. New records of ficus moraceae species emphasize the.
For more multimedia, look at ficus thonningii on wikimedia commons. Evaluation of antioxidant properties of secondary metabolites. Comparative analysis of the oils of three ficus species from nigeria. Low cost and input ficus thonningii is an indigenous tree in ethiopia as it is in 33 other. It has shiny, dark green leaves that provide dense shade and bears small, reddish figs that attract birds. Fragmentation and local disturbance of forests reduce. Jan 16, 2019 an assessment on the management practices and uses of ficus thonningii tree by smallholder farmers was carried from december 2014 to march 2015 to evaluate the status of tree management, utilization as livestock feed and identify major production and utilization constraints.
Ficus thonningii is a multipurpose browse tree in northern ethiopia. Extraordinary tree ficus thonningii environmentideahirwa. Recent phylogenetic analysis suggests several distinct species may be classified as f. Assessment of ficus thonningii tree production and. Ficus thonningii is a multistemmed tree of the moraceae family. Ficus thonningii is commonly used in traditional medicine across the african continent. Phytochemistry, pharmacology and ethnomedicinal uses of ficus. Diversity of fig wasps species in ficus abutilifolia and ficus thonningii in amurum forest reserve joseast, nigeria. Pdf assessment of ficus thonningii tree production and. To develop bestestimation equations, the dendrometric parameters total height h, crown height ch, crown diameter cd, diameter at stump height dsh, diameter at breast height dbh, crown depth cdp, crown area ca and.
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