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Ficus faulkneriana
Ficus faulkneriana is a species of strangler fig in the family Moraceae native to Africa.[1] DistributionThe tree is endemic to coastal Kenya and Tanzania, and in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania, in tropical East Africa.[1] It is found in coastal woodland and wooded grassland habitats.[1] DescriptionThe Ficus faulkneriana grows up to 30 metres (98 ft) in height.[1] It is an IUCN Red Listed Vulnerable species, threatened by habitat loss from land use conversion to agriculture.[1] It is protected within Shimba Hills National Reserve, Gongoni Forest Reserve, and Amani Nature Reserve.[1] See alsoReferences
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