Ficus abutilifolia Bonsai Seeds - Large-leaved Rock Fig

The conspicuous white to yellow roots and stems of the large-leaved rock fig are an impressive sight, well adapted to hugging rock faces and splitting rocks and earning this species a place among the true rock-splitting figs.

Uses and cultural aspects
The uses for Ficus abutilifolia so far documented are somewhat limited and mostly medicinal in nature. Decoctions prepared from the leaves are used in promoting fertility in humans and good crop yields, and the milky latex derived from the plant is used to remove skin warts (Ellis 2001). In addition, bark decoctions are taken by men as a strengthening tonic (Hutchings 1996). Though it is not much used in horticulture as yet, it shows great potential, and is known to be a good subject for bonsai.